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

According to the 2011 Census, Jatapani village had a total population of 808 people, including 403 males and 405 females, living in 191 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.85%, with male literacy at 66.05% and female literacy at 38.81%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 593.

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

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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