Jagannath Prasad, Ganjam

Jagannath Prasad
Town
Nickname:  JNP
Jagannath Prasad Location in Odisha, India Show map of Odisha Jagannath Prasad Jagannath Prasad (India) Show map of India
Coordinates: 19°58′N84°46′E / 19.97°N 84.77°E / 19.97; 84.77
Country	India
State	Odisha
District	Ganjam
Named after	Lord Jagannath
Government
• Type	Democratic
• Body	Sarpanch (Head of Village)
•  Member of Legislative Assembly	Bikram Keshari Arukha(Bhanjanagar-BJD)
•  Member of Parliament	Dr. Achyuta Samanta(Kandhamal-BJD)
Elevation	11 m (36 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	79,901 (JNP Block) [1] 4,527 (JNP Only) [2]
Languages
• Official	Odia
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	761121
Telephone code	06818
Vehicle registration	OR-07 OD-07 (Chhatrapur RTO) OD-32 (Bhanjanagar RTO)
District	Ganjam
Panchayat samiti (block)	Jagannathprasad
Legislative Assembly Constituency	Bhanjanagar
Parliament Constituency	Kandhamal
Website	odisha.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]

#	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

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)

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