Jagamunda - Padmapur, Rayagada

Jagamunda is a village situated in the Padmapur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 0.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padmapur and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Padmapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jagamunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jagamunda is 427116. The village covers a total geographical area of 146 hectares and falls under the 765025 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Jagamunda 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 Jagamunda

According to the 2011 Census, Jagamunda village had a total population of 669 people, including 352 males and 317 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.12%, with male literacy at 82.24% and female literacy at 63.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 66.

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

Nearby Villages of Jagamunda

Jagamunda 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 Jagamunda

Jagamunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Jagamunda is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Jagamunda is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jagamunda

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

Health Facilities in Jagamunda

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

FAQs about Jagamunda