Jagannathpur - Bahalda, Mayurbhanj

Jagannathpur is a village situated in the Bahalda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bahalda and around 93 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Gambharia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jagannathpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jagannathpur is 387541. The village covers a total geographical area of 312 hectares and falls under the 757046 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Jagannathpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rairangpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jagannathpur

According to the 2011 Census, Jagannathpur village had a total population of 587 people, including 278 males and 309 females, living in 130 households. The sex ratio was 1,112 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.59%, with male literacy at 76.52% and female literacy at 44.62%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 526.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Jagannathpur

Jagannathpur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Jagannathpur

Public transport in the Jagannathpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chhanva, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Jagannathpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Jagannathpur is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jagannathpur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jagannathpur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Jagannathpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jagannathpur village are given below:

FAQs about Jagannathpur