Jagannathpur - Kanas, Puri

Jagannathpur is a village situated in the Kanas tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Satyabadi and around 30 km from Puri. Bijipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jagannathpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jagannathpur is 409694. The village covers a total geographical area of 133 hectares and falls under the 752017 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Jagannathpur

According to the 2011 Census, Jagannathpur village had a total population of 1,147 people, including 567 males and 580 females, living in 245 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.68%, with male literacy at 91.43% and female literacy at 77.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24.

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

Nearby Villages of Jagannathpur

Jagannathpur 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 Jagannathpur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Jagannathpur. The nearest railway station is Golabai, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Jagannathpur is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Jagannathpur 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 Jagannathpur

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

Health Facilities in Jagannathpur

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

FAQs about Jagannathpur