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

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

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

#VillagesPopulation
1Akulakumpa101
2Alasuguma2,986
3Alladi1,301
4Angyaprasad1,107
5Banikhola40
6Barabara55
7Beguniadiha380
8Bhabasara811
9Bhuktabhumi747
10Bhusandapala855
11Bijayadhanurjayapur1,379
12Budurungu1,070
13Chadheiapalli2,215
14Chancharapalli190
15Charikonia1,029
16Chelakhai57
17Chhamunda3,686
18Chikili1,234
19Chopara1,682
20Deullapalli70
21Dhimiripalli126
22Dhodapalli634
23Dungapalli559
24Ekagharia131
25Ekaghariapalli186
26Gadisapalli727
27Gandadhara1,053
28Ganiapalli194
29Gochabadi1,803
30Gundurisahi671
31Haripur1,229
32Jagannathprasad4,527
33Jagannathpur361
34Jamagarada802
35Jhadabhumi1,879
36Jhadasahi612
37Jirabadi2,366
38Jodabandha644
39Kadapada1,434
40Kaduamangarajpur1,966
41Kamasaragada2,408
42Kandarasingi1,356
43Kandhanuapalli1,128
44Karadapalli357
45Khairanati763
46Khamarapalli1,353
47Kriadhara139
48Kumpapada2,945
49Kumunda1,170
50Kumundi622
51Kusapali752
52Lepa332
53Mahuliagada484
54Malingi603
55Mentapur864
56Nada959
57Paikarapalli798
58Panchabhuti4,649
59Pandiripada180
60Pankalasahi670
61Pantiama21
62Pattadhara2,441
63Pelapada383
64Ranibhumi617
65Rauti1,891
66Sarakumpa564
67Singipur1,654
68Sisunda1,240
69Sorisamuli666
70Sugumu195
71Talaponka113
72Tamanada1,329
73Taraffa778
74Tentulia832
75Tholanda1,446
76Tikarapalli300

Geography

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

Weather and Climate

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

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

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

  • 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

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

Education institutions in Jagannath Prasad

Elementary and Higher Secondary Schools

  • 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

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

References

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