Jodia - Bisoi, Mayurbhanj

Jodia is a village situated in the Bisoi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisoi and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Jodia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jodia is 388054. The village covers a total geographical area of 372 hectares and falls under the 757033 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Jodia

According to the 2011 Census, Jodia village had a total population of 1,127 people, including 531 males and 596 females, living in 251 households. The sex ratio was 1,122 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.88%, with male literacy at 59.03% and female literacy at 34.83%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,037.

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

Nearby Villages of Jodia

Jodia 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 Jodia

Public transport in the Jodia is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Jodia is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Jodia is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jodia

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

Health Facilities in Jodia

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

FAQs about Jodia