Jirikana - Gop, Puri

Jirikana is a village situated in the Gop tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gop and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Gop serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jirikana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jirikana is 409375. The village covers a total geographical area of 66 hectares and falls under the 752110 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Jirikana

According to the 2011 Census, Jirikana village had a total population of 320 people, including 165 males and 155 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.71%, with male literacy at 89.40% and female literacy at 84.00%.

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

Nearby Villages of Jirikana

Jirikana 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 Jirikana

Jirikana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bir Purushottampur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Jirikana is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Jirikana is about 36 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 Jirikana

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

Health Facilities in Jirikana

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

FAQs about Jirikana