Jokagadia - Ranapur, Nayagarh

Jokagadia 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 45 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Mayurjhalia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jokagadia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jokagadia is 406890. The village covers a total geographical area of 113 hectares and falls under the 752026 pincode. Khordha is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Jokagadia 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 Jokagadia

As per Census 2011, Jokagadia village has a total population of 113 people, consisting of 58 males and 55 females. The village has 30 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 11 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 86 literate and 27 illiterate residents. Additionally, 19 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jokagadia

Jokagadia 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 Jokagadia

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Jokagadia. The nearest railway station is Bhusandpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khordha to Jokagadia is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nayagarh to Jokagadia is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jokagadia

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

Health Facilities in Jokagadia

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

FAQs about Jokagadia