Jayantpur - Jujomura, Sambalpur

Jayantpur is a village situated in the Jujomura tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Sadar and around 9 km from Sambalpur. Jayantapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jayantpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jayantpur is 381841. The village covers a total geographical area of 540 hectares and falls under the 768112 pincode. Sambalpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Jayantpur

According to the 2011 Census, Jayantpur village had a total population of 2,379 people, including 1,230 males and 1,149 females, living in 571 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.91%, with male literacy at 87.84% and female literacy at 63.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 299, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,482.

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

Nearby Villages of Jayantpur

Jayantpur 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 Jayantpur

Jayantpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maneswar, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sambalpur to Jayantpur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Jayantpur is about 9 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jayantpur

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

Health Facilities in Jayantpur

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

FAQs about Jayantpur