Jagannathpur - Shamakhunta, Mayurbhanj

Jagannathpur is a village situated in the Shamakhunta tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Baripada Sadar and around 18 km from Baripada. Rangamatia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jagannathpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jagannathpur is 389117. The village covers a total geographical area of 377 hectares and falls under the 757049 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Jagannathpur

As per Census 2011, Jagannathpur village has a total population of 1,920 people, consisting of 931 males and 989 females. The village has 446 households and a sex ratio of 1,062 females per 1,000 males. There are 290 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 689 literate and 1,231 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,883 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jagannathpur

Jagannathpur 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 Jagannathpur

Jagannathpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhanjpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Jagannathpur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Jagannathpur is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jagannathpur

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

Health Facilities in Jagannathpur

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

FAQs about Jagannathpur