Jiraguda

Jiraguda is a village located in Dabugan tehsil of Nabarangapur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 34km away from sub-district headquarter Dabugan (tehsildar office) and 63km away from district headquarter Nabarangapur . As per 2009 stats, Karagam is the gram panchayat of Jiraguda village.

Here you can discover what makes Jiraguda unique in its vibrant Dabugan-Nabarangapur region. You’ll see Jiraguda’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Jiraguda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jiraguda is 427578. The village spans a total geographical area of 393 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 764072. Umarkote is nearest town to Jiraguda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 24km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jiraguda village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Jharigam Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Nabarangpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jiraguda

Population of Jiraguda

According to the 2011 Census, Jiraguda has a total population of about 1,389, with approximately 697 males and 692 females. The sex ratio is around 992 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 296 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 321 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 775. The overall literacy rate is approximately 25.34%, with male literacy at about 31.99% and female literacy near 18.64%. There are around 293 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jiraguda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jiraguda

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jiraguda. As per the 2011 stats, Jiraguda had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Jiraguda

Knowing the nearby villages of Jiraguda helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jiraguda.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jiraguda