Jakhara - Gop, Puri

Jakhara is a village situated in the Gop tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Ramachandi and around 30 km from Puri. Badagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jakhara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jakhara is 409536. The village covers a total geographical area of 125 hectares and falls under the 752004 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Nearby Villages of Jakhara

Jakhara is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Jakhara

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Jakhara.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Jakhara is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Jakhara is about 30 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 Jakhara

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

Health Facilities in Jakhara

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

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