Jaganathapur - Gunupur, Rayagada

Jaganathapur is a village situated in the Gunupur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gunupur and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Jagannathpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jaganathapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaganathapur is 426826. The village covers a total geographical area of 289 hectares and falls under the 765034 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Jaganathapur

According to the 2011 Census, Jaganathapur village had a total population of 1,323 people, including 670 males and 653 females, living in 337 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.35%, with male literacy at 66.16% and female literacy at 48.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 505, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 364.

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

Nearby Villages of Jaganathapur

Jaganathapur 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 Jaganathapur

Jaganathapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palasingi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Jaganathapur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Jaganathapur is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jaganathapur

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

Health Facilities in Jaganathapur

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

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