Jangidiri - Lathikata, Sundargarh

Jangidiri is a village situated in the Lathikata tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lathikata and around 123 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Ramjodi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jangidiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jangidiri is 384646. The village covers a total geographical area of 608 hectares and falls under the 770037 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Jangidiri

According to the 2011 Census, Jangidiri village had a total population of 563 people, including 280 males and 283 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.12%, with male literacy at 56.49% and female literacy at 31.65%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 549.

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

Nearby Villages of Jangidiri

Jangidiri 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 Jangidiri

Jangidiri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Champajharam, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Jangidiri is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Jangidiri is about 123 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jangidiri

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

Health Facilities in Jangidiri

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

FAQs about Jangidiri