Jaripanga - Padmapur, Rayagada

Jaripanga is a village situated in the Padmapur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padmapur and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Tembaguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jaripanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaripanga is 427073. The village covers a total geographical area of 1685 hectares and falls under the 765025 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Jaripanga 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 Jaripanga

According to the 2011 Census, Jaripanga village had a total population of 595 people, including 300 males and 295 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.91%, with male literacy at 71.14% and female literacy at 33.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 488.

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

Nearby Villages of Jaripanga

Jaripanga 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 Jaripanga

Jaripanga is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Jaripanga is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Jaripanga is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jaripanga

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

Health Facilities in Jaripanga

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

FAQs about Jaripanga