Jhadapada - Ranapur, Nayagarh

Jhadapada is a village situated in the Ranapur tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranapur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Jhadapada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhadapada is 406888. The village covers a total geographical area of 264 hectares and falls under the 752025 pincode. Khordha is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Jhadapada

As per Census 2011, Jhadapada village has a total population of 1,430 people, consisting of 733 males and 697 females. The village has 339 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 159 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,092 literate and 338 illiterate residents. Additionally, 146 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhadapada

Jhadapada 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 Jhadapada

Jhadapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhusandpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khordha to Jhadapada is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nayagarh to Jhadapada is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhadapada

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

Health Facilities in Jhadapada

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

FAQs about Jhadapada