Jakada - Nuagaon, Nayagarh

Jakada is a village situated in the Nuagaon tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nuagaon and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Jakeda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jakada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jakada is 405862. The village covers a total geographical area of 282 hectares and falls under the 752083 pincode. Nayagarh is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Jakada 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 Jakada

According to the 2011 Census, Jakada village had a total population of 397 people, including 184 males and 213 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 1,158 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.62%, with male literacy at 94.67% and female literacy at 90.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 77, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 315.

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

Nearby Villages of Jakada

Jakada 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 Jakada

Jakada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Solari, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nayagarh to Jakada is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jakada

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

Health Facilities in Jakada

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

FAQs about Jakada