Jogitofa - Saraskana, Mayurbhanj

Jogitofa is a village situated in the Saraskana tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from Jharpokharia and around 41 km from Baripada. Murunia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jogitofa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jogitofa is 387923. The village covers a total geographical area of 70 hectares and falls under the 757051 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Jogitofa

As per Census 2011, Jogitofa village has a total population of 174 people, consisting of 83 males and 91 females. The village has 49 households and a sex ratio of 1,096 females per 1,000 males. There are 27 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 82 literate and 92 illiterate residents. Additionally, 125 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1748391
Child Population (0–6 yrs)271413
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1256164
Literate Population824636
Illiterate Population923755

Nearby Villages of Jogitofa

Jogitofa 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GonaliNorth-West0.67 km
MahulbareiSouth1.00 km
PanchamtaliaSouth-East1.19 km
MuruniaNorth1.35 km
ChakadahaWest1.38 km
KuldihaEast1.70 km
ChandabillaSouth1.94 km
BadkundalbaniWest1.99 km
SankundalbaniSouth-West2.15 km
UnchaganNorth-West2.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jogitofa

Jogitofa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajalukah, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Jogitofa is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Jogitofa is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jogitofa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Jogitofa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Jogitofa

Where is Jogitofa located?

Jogitofa village is located in Saraskana Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jogitofa?

The Gram Panchayat of Jogitofa is Murunia.

What is the pincode of Jogitofa?

The pincode of Jogitofa is 757051.

What is the population of Jogitofa?

Jogitofa has a total population of 174, including 83 males and 91 females.

How many households are there in Jogitofa?

There are 49 households in Jogitofa.

What is the literacy rate in Jogitofa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jogitofa is 47.13%. Male literacy is 55.42% and female literacy is 39.56%.