Jopan - Pipili, Puri

Jopan is a village situated in the Pipili tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pipili and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Rulpadeipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jopan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jopan is 408825. The village covers a total geographical area of 72 hectares and falls under the 752105 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Jopan

According to the 2011 Census, Jopan village had a total population of 467 people, including 235 males and 232 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.45%, with male literacy at 92.69% and female literacy at 73.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 79.

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

Nearby Villages of Jopan

Jopan 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 Jopan

Jopan 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 19.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Jopan is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Jopan is about 28 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 Jopan

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

Health Facilities in Jopan

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

FAQs about Jopan