Jhinkapada - Kaptipada, Mayurbhanj

Jhinkapada is a village situated in the Kaptipada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kaptipada and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Baripada.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhinkapada is 391174. The village covers a total geographical area of 152 hectares and falls under the 757040 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

For political representation, the village falls under the Udala Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jhinkapada

According to the 2011 Census, Jhinkapada village had a total population of 855 people, including 454 males and 401 females, living in 207 households. The sex ratio was 883 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.12%, with male literacy at 90.35% and female literacy at 81.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 230, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 173.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhinkapada

Jhinkapada 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 Jhinkapada

Jhinkapada 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 117.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Jhinkapada is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Jhinkapada is about 48 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 Jhinkapada

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

Health Facilities in Jhinkapada

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

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