Jilinda - Dasapalla, Nayagarh

Jilinda is a village situated in the Dasapalla tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasapalla and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Gholahandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jilinda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jilinda is 405517. The village covers a total geographical area of 150 hectares and falls under the 752084 pincode. Nayagarh is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

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

Population of Jilinda

As per Census 2011, Jilinda village has a total population of 272 people, consisting of 152 males and 120 females. The village has 75 households and a sex ratio of 789 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 171 literate and 101 illiterate residents. Additionally, 84 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 180 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jilinda

Jilinda 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 Jilinda

Jilinda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kerejanga, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nayagarh to Jilinda is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jilinda

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

Health Facilities in Jilinda

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

FAQs about Jilinda