Jhinjiripanga - Bishamakatak, Rayagada

Jhinjiripanga is a village situated in the Bishamakatak tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 90 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bishamakatak and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Paikdokulguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhinjiripanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhinjiripanga is 425159. The village covers a total geographical area of 198 hectares and falls under the 765019 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 77 km away.

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

Population of Jhinjiripanga

According to the 2011 Census, Jhinjiripanga village had a total population of 307 people, including 144 males and 163 females, living in 74 households. The sex ratio was 1,132 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 31.89%, with male literacy at 43.22% and female literacy at 22.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 269.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhinjiripanga

Jhinjiripanga 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 Jhinjiripanga

Jhinjiripanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Jhinjiripanga.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Jhinjiripanga is about 77 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Jhinjiripanga is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhinjiripanga

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

Health Facilities in Jhinjiripanga

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

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