Jarada - Kaptipada, Mayurbhanj

Jarada is a village situated in the Kaptipada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kaptipada and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Pedagadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jarada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jarada is 391180. The village covers a total geographical area of 150 hectares and falls under the 757040 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Jarada

According to the 2011 Census, Jarada village had a total population of 867 people, including 450 males and 417 females, living in 254 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.29%, with male literacy at 91.41% and female literacy at 78.24%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 152.

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

Nearby Villages of Jarada

Jarada 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 Jarada

Jarada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Soro, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Jarada is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Jarada is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jarada

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

Health Facilities in Jarada

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

FAQs about Jarada