Jodipada - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Jodipada is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Mahuldiha and around 115 km from Baripada. Champajhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jodipada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jodipada is 391296. The village covers a total geographical area of 193 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 57 km away.

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

Population of Jodipada

As per Census 2011, Jodipada village has a total population of 584 people, consisting of 280 males and 304 females. The village has 151 households and a sex ratio of 1,085 females per 1,000 males. There are 93 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 270 literate and 314 illiterate residents. Additionally, 7 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 511 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population584280304
Child Population (0–6 yrs)935241
Scheduled Castes (SC)743
Scheduled Tribes (ST)511241270
Literate Population270157113
Illiterate Population314123191

Nearby Villages of Jodipada

Jodipada 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)
DiliganjNorth1.46 km
MulapalSouth-West1.88 km
BhejidihaNorth-East1.90 km
NuagaonWest2.32 km
MankadabedaNorth2.98 km
BanamundaSouth-West3.05 km
SanbaliposiWest3.09 km
ChampajharNorth-West3.22 km
PanaposiSouth-West3.79 km
GiribedaWest4.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jodipada

Jodipada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sagadapata, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Jodipada is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Jodipada is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jodipada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Jodipada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Jodipada

Where is Jodipada located?

Jodipada village is located in Thakurmunda Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jodipada?

The Gram Panchayat of Jodipada is Champajhar.

What is the pincode of Jodipada?

The pincode of Jodipada is 757038.

What is the population of Jodipada?

Jodipada has a total population of 584, including 280 males and 304 females.

How many households are there in Jodipada?

There are 151 households in Jodipada.

What is the literacy rate in Jodipada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jodipada is 46.23%. Male literacy is 56.07% and female literacy is 37.17%.