Jatapani - Jamda, Mayurbhanj

Jatapani is a village situated in the Jamda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jamda and around 99 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Hensda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jatapani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jatapani is 387626. The village covers a total geographical area of 338 hectares and falls under the 757045 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Jatapani 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 Jatapani

As per Census 2011, Jatapani village has a total population of 808 people, consisting of 403 males and 405 females. The village has 191 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 131 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 351 literate and 457 illiterate residents. Additionally, 593 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jatapani

Jatapani 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 Jatapani

Jatapani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Jatapani is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Jatapani is about 99 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jatapani

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

Health Facilities in Jatapani

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

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