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Jagannath Prasad, Ganjam

Coordinates: 19°58′N 84°46′E / 19.97°N 84.77°E / 19.97; 84.77
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Jagannath Prasad
Town
Nickname: 
JNP
Jagannath Prasad is located in Odisha
Jagannath Prasad
Jagannath Prasad
Location in Odisha, India
Jagannath Prasad is located in India
Jagannath Prasad
Jagannath Prasad
Jagannath Prasad (India)
Coordinates: 19°58′N 84°46′E / 19.97°N 84.77°E / 19.97; 84.77
Country India
State Odisha
DistrictGanjam
Named forLord Jagannath
Government
 • TypeDemocratic
 • BodySarpanch (Head of Village)
 • Member of Legislative AssemblyBikram Keshari Arukha(Bhanjanagar-BJD)
 • Member of ParliamentDr. Achyuta Samanta(Kandhamal-BJD)
Elevation
11 m (36 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total79,901 (JNP Block)[1] 4,527 (JNP Only) [2]
Languages
 • OfficialOdia
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
761121
Telephone code06818
Vehicle registration
  • OR-07
  • OD-07 (Chhatrapur RTO)
  • OD-32 (Bhanjanagar RTO)
District Ganjam
Panchayat samiti (block)Jagannathprasad
Legislative Assembly ConstituencyBhanjanagar
Parliament ConstituencyKandhamal
Websiteodisha.gov.in

Jagannath Prasad is a small semi-urban town in Odisha, India. Jagannath Prasad is located on State Highway No.21, connecting Bhanjanagar to Nayagarh.

Demographics

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As of 2011 India census, Jagannathprasad had a population of 4,527. Males constitute 50.98% of the population (i.e. 2308) and females 49.02% (i.e. 2219). 10.13% of the population (i.e. 459) is under 6 years of age.[2]

Jagannath Prasad Block

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List of all towns and Villages in JAGANNATH PRASAD Block of Ganjam district, Odisha with population details according to 2011 census data.[1]

# Villages Population
1 Akulakumpa 101
2 Alasuguma 2,986
3 Alladi 1,301
4 Angyaprasad 1,107
5 Banikhola 40
6 Barabara 55
7 Beguniadiha 380
8 Bhabasara 811
9 Bhuktabhumi 747
10 Bhusandapala 855
11 Bijayadhanurjayapur 1,379
12 Budurungu 1,070
13 Chadheiapalli 2,215
14 Chancharapalli 190
15 Charikonia 1,029
16 Chelakhai 57
17 Chhamunda 3,686
18 Chikili 1,234
19 Chopara 1,682
20 Deullapalli 70
21 Dhimiripalli 126
22 Dhodapalli 634
23 Dungapalli 559
24 Ekagharia 131
25 Ekaghariapalli 186
26 Gadisapalli 727
27 Gandadhara 1,053
28 Ganiapalli 194
29 Gochabadi 1,803
30 Gundurisahi 671
31 Haripur 1,229
32 Jagannathprasad 4,527
33 Jagannathpur 361
34 Jamagarada 802
35 Jhadabhumi 1,879
36 Jhadasahi 612
37 Jirabadi 2,366
38 Jodabandha 644
39 Kadapada 1,434
40 Kaduamangarajpur 1,966
41 Kamasaragada 2,408
42 Kandarasingi 1,356
43 Kandhanuapalli 1,128
44 Karadapalli 357
45 Khairanati 763
46 Khamarapalli 1,353
47 Kriadhara 139
48 Kumpapada 2,945
49 Kumunda 1,170
50 Kumundi 622
51 Kusapali 752
52 Lepa 332
53 Mahuliagada 484
54 Malingi 603
55 Mentapur 864
56 Nada 959
57 Paikarapalli 798
58 Panchabhuti 4,649
59 Pandiripada 180
60 Pankalasahi 670
61 Pantiama 21
62 Pattadhara 2,441
63 Pelapada 383
64 Ranibhumi 617
65 Rauti 1,891
66 Sarakumpa 564
67 Singipur 1,654
68 Sisunda 1,240
69 Sorisamuli 666
70 Sugumu 195
71 Talaponka 113
72 Tamanada 1,329
73 Taraffa 778
74 Tentulia 832
75 Tholanda 1,446
76 Tikarapalli 300

Geography

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Latitude 19.9406685 Longitude 84.9125509 It is in the 11 m elevation(altitude) above sea level.

Weather and Climate

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Jagannathprasad is hot in summer, the highest day temperature ranges between 30°C to 37°C. The average temperature of January is 23 °C , February is 24°C, March is 28°C, April is 30°C, May is 31°C.

Famous places

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The following are popular recreational spots of Jagannathprasad:

  • Lankagada Dam (Picnic Spot)
  • Rani Gonda Water Reservoir
  • Raghunath Jiu Temple
  • Sri Dadhibaman Jiu & Jagannath Temple

Transport

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It is perfectly connected by all channels of transport with other major cities of Odisha, such as the Capital City Bhubaneswar and the Silk City Berhampur.

  • By rail : Berhampur is the nearest railway station which is about 110 km from Jagannath Prasad town.
  • By air : Biju Patnaik International Airport, BBSR is about 140 km far from the town.
  • By bus : As mentioned above it is properly connected by road with other cities of Odisha. Bhanjanagar(one of the 3 Sub-divisions of Ganjam district) is the main town very close to JNP. Buses are coming from every corners of Odisha.

Banks

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  • Indian Bank, Jagannath Prasad (IFSC Code : IDIB000J001 , MICR Code: 761019009)
  • State Bank Of India, Jagannath Prasad (IFSC Code : SBIN0012113 , MICR Code: 760002508)
  • Utkal Grameen Bank, Jagannath Prasad (IFSC Code : SBIN0RRUKGB)
  • The Aska Coop Central Bank Limited (IFSC Code : UTIB0SASKAC)

ATMs

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  • SBI ATM onsite
  • SBI ATM offsite
  • Indian Bank ATM
  • HDFC Bank ATM
  • AXIS Bank ATM

Education institutions in Jagannath Prasad

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Elementary and Higher Secondary Schools

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  • Nodal U.P. School, Jagannath Prasad
  • Judhisthir Bidyapitha (Boys' High School)
  • N.P. Girls' High School
  • Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Jagannath Prasad (located at Jamagarada, 5 km from JNP)
  • Apart from the above schools, there are 3 more Govt. U.P. schools and 4 private schools

Colleges

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  • Anchalika Higher Secondary School (+2 Arts, Science, Commerce)
  • Government Vocational Higher Secondary School (+2EDA & OM)
  • Anchalika Degree Mahavidyalaya (+3 Arts)

References

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  1. ^ a b "Villages & Towns in JAGANNATH PRASAD Block of Ganjam, Orissa".
  2. ^ a b "Jagannathprasad Village Population - JAGANNATH PRASAD - Ganjam, Orissa".