Jiripada - Ranapur, Nayagarh

Jiripada is a village situated in the Ranapur tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranapur and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Patia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jiripada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jiripada is 406951. The village covers a total geographical area of 244 hectares and falls under the 752026 pincode. Balugaon is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Jiripada 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 Jiripada

As per Census 2011, Jiripada village has a total population of 558 people, consisting of 279 males and 279 females. The village has 103 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 141 literate and 417 illiterate residents. Additionally, 180 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jiripada

Jiripada 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 Jiripada

Jiripada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kuhuri, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balugaon to Jiripada is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nayagarh to Jiripada is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jiripada

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

Health Facilities in Jiripada

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

FAQs about Jiripada