Jobaguda - Muniguda, Rayagada

Jobaguda is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from Ambadala and around 93 km from Rayagada . Ghamatguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jobaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jobaguda is 424723. The village covers a total geographical area of 136 hectares and falls under the 765020 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 106 km away.

Jobaguda 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 Jobaguda

As per Census 2011, Jobaguda village has a total population of 156 people, consisting of 81 males and 75 females. The village has 38 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 27 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 6 literate and 150 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jobaguda are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1568175
Child Population (0–6 yrs)271710
Literate Population642
Illiterate Population1507773

Nearby Villages of Jobaguda

Jobaguda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KerandiSouth-West1.02 km
BaishnabahalNorth1.02 km
TitinigamNorth-West1.15 km
SakadagamEast1.20 km
KaniboriWest1.50 km
SorisopadarSouth1.56 km
PudugabaliSouth2.26 km
KaralakadaNorth2.27 km
GiringiliSouth-West2.30 km
SarigibariEast2.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jobaguda

Jobaguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambodala, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Jobaguda is about 106 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Jobaguda is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jobaguda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Jobaguda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Jobaguda

Where is Jobaguda located?

Jobaguda village is located in Muniguda Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jobaguda?

The Gram Panchayat of Jobaguda is Ghamatguda.

What is the pincode of Jobaguda?

The pincode of Jobaguda is 765020.

What is the population of Jobaguda?

Jobaguda has a total population of 156, including 81 males and 75 females.

How many households are there in Jobaguda?

There are 38 households in Jobaguda.

What is the literacy rate in Jobaguda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jobaguda is 3.85%. Male literacy is 4.94% and female literacy is 2.67%.