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Best Places to Visit & Things To Do in Jayantipur, Patrapur, Odisha [Updated-2026]

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April 2, 2026

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about Jayantipur village in the Patrapur block of Ganjam district, Odisha.

Jayantipur is a large village that serves as its own Gram Panchayat, making it an important local administrative center for several surrounding villages in the Patrapur area. It is one of the larger villages in the block, with a population of nearly 4,000 people .

📌 Overview & Quick Facts

Feature	Details
Village Name	Jayantipur
Gram Panchayat	Jayantipur (the village governs itself)
Block / Tehsil	Patrapur
Sub-District	Jarada
District	Ganjam, Odisha
Pin Code	761006
Post Office	Jayantipur
Telephone Code	06814
Total Population (2011 Census)	3,940 people
Total Households (2011)	949
Geographical Area	418 hectares (approx. 4.18 sq km)
Elevation	18 meters above sea level
Nearest Town	Patrapur (5 km) / Jarada (15 km)

📋 Administration & Location

Administrative Role: Jayantipur is a Gram Panchayat that administers a total of 3 villages . These villages include:
- Jayantipur (main village)
- B.Balarampur
- Boribada
- Chidipudi
Block & District Administration: The panchayat works under the Patrapur Community Development Block, which has 23 gram panchayats under its jurisdiction . Jayantipur Gram Panchayat code is 117882 .
Political Representation: The village falls under the Chikiti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Berhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency .
Location Details: Jayantipur is situated approximately 55-57 km from the district headquarters at Chhatrapur and about 215 km from the state capital Bhubaneswar . The village is located close to the Andhra Pradesh border (near Srikakulam district), and due to this proximity, languages such as Telugu are spoken alongside Odia and Hindi . It is also near the Bay of Bengal, resulting in humidity in the weather .
Nearby Villages: Kesaripada (1 km), Brahman Nuagam (1 km), Baranga (3 km), Khamarigam (7 km), and Samantiapalli (7 km) are the nearby villages to Jayantipur .

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Population & Demographics (2011 Census)

Jayantipur has a total population of 3,940, with a higher female population and a literacy rate of approximately 61.8% . The detailed demographics are as follows:

Particulars	Total	Male	Female
Total Population	3,940	1,910	2,030
Female Population %	–	–	51.5%
Child Population (0-6 yrs)	439	250 (approx.)	189 (43.1%)
Scheduled Castes (SC)	680 (17.3%)	379	301
Scheduled Tribes (ST)	0 (0%) / 2 (0.1%)	–	–
Literacy Rate	61.8%	–	28.8%
Literate Population	2,433	1,299	1,134
Illiterate Population	1,507	611	896
Working Population	1,446 (36.7%)	–	–

The village has a higher female population with 2,030 females compared to 1,910 males . The female literacy rate is notably low at 28.8%, indicating a significant gender gap in education . The Scheduled Caste (SC) population forms a substantial portion at 17.3% of the total population .

Languages Spoken: Oriya is the local language, along with Hindi and Telugu due to the village’s proximity to the Andhra Pradesh border .

🏫 Infrastructure & Amenities

Jayantipur has basic educational and infrastructure facilities, though many advanced services are located in nearby towns.

Educational Facilities

Facility Type	Availability	Details
Primary School	✅ Available	2 government primary schools available
Middle School	✅ Available	Jayantipur U.P.S. (Upper Primary School)
Secondary School	✅ Available	S.D.S. Bidyapitha, Jayantipur (High School)
Senior Secondary School	❌ Not Available	Nearest in Samantiapalli
Arts & Science Degree College	❌ Not Available	Nearest in Samantiapalli

Notable Schools:

S.D.S. Bidyapitha, Jayantipur: High school serving the village
Jayantipur U.P.S.: Upper Primary School
N.U.P.S. Jayantipur: Serves as a polling booth location

Banking & Financial Services

Service Type	Availability	Details
Number of Banks in Panchayat	4 banks	Jayantipur Panchayat has 4 banks serving the area
ATM	❌ Not Available	Nearest ATM in Patrapur (approx. 9.6 km away)

Healthcare Facilities

Facility Type	Availability	Details
Medical Facility	⚠️ Limited	Available within 3-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)	❌ Not Available	Nearest PHC in Patrapur
Allopathic Hospital	❌ Not Available	Nearest in Patrapur

Transportation

Facility Type	Availability	Details
Public Bus Service	❌ Not Available	No public bus service within village
Railway Station	❌ Not Available	Nearest station (Jhadupudi) approx. 6-7 km away
All-Weather Road	✅ Available	Approachable by all-weather roads

Nearby Railway Stations:

Jhadupudi Rail Way Station (approx. 6-7 km)
Ichchapuram Rail Way Station (approx. 9-10 km)

Drinking Water & Electricity

Facility Type	Availability	Details
Tap Water	✅ Available	Available
Well	✅ Available	Available
Handpump	✅ Available	Available
Tubewell	❌ Not Available	Not available
Electricity Supply	✅ Available	All households electrified
Agricultural Electricity	✅ Available	Available within 3-5 km

🏛️ Government Facilities & Development

BNRGSK Building

A Bharat Nirman Rajeev Gandhi Sewa Kendra (BNRGSK) was completed in Jayantipur in April 2018 . This serves as a key government service delivery point at the panchayat level.

Feature	Details
Work Name	Bharat Nirman Rajeev Gandhi Sewa Kendra, Jayantipur
Status	Completed (April 1, 2018)
Sanction Amount	₹15 lakhs
Building Area	1,425 sq. feet
NREGA Expenditure	₹96,636 (Labour) + ₹13,68,258 (Material)

Mission Antyodaya Scores

Jayantipur village has shown consistent development under the Mission Antyodaya program:

Year	Village Score
2017	54.5
2019	55.0

The scores for other villages under Jayantipur Panchayat are as follows:

B.Balarampur: 44.0 (2017)
Boribada: 31.0 (2017) / 29.5 (2019)
Chidipudi: 35.0 (2017) / 31.5 (2019)

MGNREGA Development

Jayantipur Panchayat has active MGNREGA works, including the construction of the BNRGSK building completed in 2018 . The panchayat has 2 registered users for Mission Antyodaya activities .

🎉 Culture & Religion

Presiding Deity: Maa Paschimeswari is the adorable goddess of Jayantipur village .
Major Festival: Every year, the Paschimeswari festival is celebrated for 16 days in Jayantipur village .
Temples:
- Chintamani Temple (approx. 4.8 km)
- Ellamma Temple (approx. 5.3 km)
- Hanuman Statue (approx. 5.6 km)
Politics: BJD is the major political party in this area .

🗺️ Villages under Jayantipur Gram Panchayat

As mentioned above, the Jayantipur Gram Panchayat administers a total of 3 villages . The details of these villages and their Mission Antyodaya scores are as follows:

Village Name	Population (approx.)	Mission Antyodaya Score (2017/2019)
Jayantipur	3,940	54.5 (2017) / 55.0 (2019)
B.Balarampur	Data not specified	44.0 (2017)
Boribada	Data not specified	31.0 (2017) / 29.5 (2019)
Chidipudi	Data not specified	35.0 (2017) / 31.5 (2019)

Note: Jayantipur has the highest Mission Antyodaya score among all villages in the panchayat, indicating it is the most developed in terms of infrastructure and service delivery .

🌾 Agriculture & Economy

Agriculture is the main occupation in Jayantipur. Key agricultural details include:

Main Crops: Paddy, Pulses
Agricultural Electricity: Available within 3-5 km
Commodities Market: The nearest market/mandi for commodity prices is in Digapahandi

📝 Summary

Jayantipur is a large village that serves as an important Gram Panchayat headquarters in the Patrapur block. With a population of 3,940 and 949 households, it is one of the larger villages in the area. The village has basic educational infrastructure including primary and upper primary schools, as well as a high school. It has a completed BNRGSK building (2018) serving as a key government service delivery point.

The village faces challenges with low female literacy (28.8%), limited healthcare facilities (nearest PHC in Patrapur), lack of banking services within the village (nearest ATM 9.6 km away), and no public bus or railway connectivity directly in the village. However, all households are electrified, tap water is available, and treated tap water is available year-round.

The village is culturally significant, with Maa Paschimeswari as the presiding deity and the annual 16-day Paschimeswari festival. The village is located close to the Andhra Pradesh border, with Patrapur being the nearest town at approximately 5 km away. The primary language spoken is Oriya, along with Hindi and Telugu due to the border proximity.