Jayaghant

Jayaghant is a village located in Dhama tehsil of Sambalpur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Dhama (tehsildar office) and 12km away from district headquarter Sambalpur. As per 2009 stats, Batemura is the gram panchayat of Jayaghant village.

Here you can discover what makes Jayaghant unique in its vibrant Dhama-Sambalpur region. You’ll see Jayaghant’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Jayaghant

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jayaghant is 382210. The village spans a total geographical area of 132 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 768005. Sambalpur is nearest town to Jayaghant village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jayaghant village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Rengali Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Sambalpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jayaghant

Population of Jayaghant

According to the 2011 Census, Jayaghant has a total population of about 459, with approximately 242 males and 217 females. The sex ratio is around 896 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 45 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 332 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 48. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.23%, with male literacy at about 75.62% and female literacy near 55.76%. There are around 123 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jayaghant's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jayaghant

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jayaghant. As per the 2011 stats, Jayaghant had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Jayaghant

Knowing the nearby villages of Jayaghant helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jayaghant.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jayaghant