Jodjanga - Raighar, Nabarangpur

Jodjanga is a village situated in the Raighar tehsil of Nabarangpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from Kundei and around 119 km from Nabarangapur . Kacharapara-iii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jodjanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jodjanga is 427307. The village covers a total geographical area of 482 hectares and falls under the 764074 pincode. Umarkote is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Jodjanga

According to the 2011 Census, Jodjanga village had a total population of 1,571 people, including 794 males and 777 females, living in 320 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.39%, with male literacy at 68.98% and female literacy at 47.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 502, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 945.

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

Nearby Villages of Jodjanga

Jodjanga 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 Jodjanga

Jodjanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jagdalpur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umarkote to Jodjanga is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nabarangapur to Jodjanga is about 119 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jodjanga

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

Health Facilities in Jodjanga

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

FAQs about Jodjanga