Jhadgan - Bahalda, Mayurbhanj

Jhadgan is a village situated in the Bahalda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bahalda and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Kanki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhadgan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhadgan is 387515. The village covers a total geographical area of 473 hectares and falls under the 757046 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Jhadgan 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 Jhadgan

As per Census 2011, Jhadgan village has a total population of 882 people, consisting of 463 males and 419 females. The village has 252 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 105 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 526 literate and 356 illiterate residents. Additionally, 12 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 187 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jhadgan are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jhadgan

Jhadgan 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 Jhadgan

Jhadgan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rairangpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Jhadgan is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Jhadgan is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhadgan

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

Health Facilities in Jhadgan

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

FAQs about Jhadgan