Pitajhar
Pitajhar is a revenue village in Dangadi tehsil, Jajpur district, Odisha.
Census figures pending.
Dangadi tehsil, Jajpur district, Odisha.
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Pitajhar today
- Bitter gourd₹3,500Bhadrak APMC · 28 Oct 2026
- Brinjal₹3,500Sahidngar APMC · 28 Oct 2026
- Onion₹4,230Chandabali APMC · 28 Oct 2026
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Pitajhar is a village in Dangadi tehsil, Jajpur district, Odisha.
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Key facts — Pitajhar
Other villages in Dangadi tehsil
View all 126 →- Tomka Forest Block
- Jakha Pura
- Chitri
- Salijanga
- Manatira
- Rachhi Pur
- Dhuligarh
- Baliapal
- Mangobindapur
- Nadia Bhanga
- Ragada
- Rabana
- Marutikar
- Dhamana Gadia
- Nachhipura
- Manohar Pur
- Bangarakota
- Dania Bar
- Kumbhirigadia
- Ranagundi
- Badasulidiha
- Golagan
- Uchabali
- Tolkani
- Khapuria Pada
- Chandia
- Dhanurjoya Pur
- Ostapal
- Sulia
- Jagadiha
- Rampilo
- Kabitra-suryamanideipursasan
Pitajhar on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 15 km, from the mapped villages of its mandal — not the exact site of Pitajhar. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Pitajhar · 20.9299° N, 86.0642° E
Electoral profile
Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Odisha Assembly 2024 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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Government jobs near Pitajhar
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Essential services & places near Pitajhar
Pitajhar isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Dangadi tehsil, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices522 in Jajpur district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics109 in Jajpur district
Primary / community health centre
Jakhapura Phc, Jakhapura
Schools & anganwadis6 in Jajpur district
Colleges & universities2 in Jajpur district
Revenue & panchayat offices1 in Jajpur district
Government offices1 in Jajpur district
Temples9 in Jajpur district
Other places of worship2 in Jajpur district
Transport39 in Jajpur district
- Jakhapura Junction
Railway station
Agriculture services2 in Jajpur district
Community places4 in Jajpur district
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People often ask about Pitajhar
Where is Pitajhar located?
Pitajhar is a village in Dangadi tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha, India.
Which district is Pitajhar in?
Pitajhar is in Jajpur district of Odisha.
How is Pitajhar written in the local script?
Pitajhar is written ପିତାଝର.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Pitajhar in?
Pitajhar is in the Jajpur Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Pitajhar?
Rabindra Narayan Behera (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Jajpur Lok Sabha seat, which includes Pitajhar, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Pitajhar in?
Pitajhar is in the Sukinda assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Pitajhar?
Pradeep Bal Samanta (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Sukinda assembly seat, which includes Pitajhar, in 2024.
What is the LGD code of Pitajhar?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Pitajhar is 956836.
Which villages are near Pitajhar?
Villages near Pitajhar include Jakha Pura (within ~15 km), Duburi (within ~15 km), Sahanidiha (within ~15 km), Kamagarh (within ~15 km), Hatibari (within ~15 km).
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
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- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Pitajhar?
- Hospital
- PHC / clinic
- Pharmacy
- School
- Bank
- ATM
- Post office
- Market
- Police
- Petrol bunk
- Bus stop
- Railway station
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for October: 134.6 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
Not a weather forecast. For forecasts and warnings, follow IMD and official alerts.
District climate page →No market in Jajpur district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Bhadrak APMC, Sahidngar APMC, Chandabali APMC, Bhadrak district — about 55 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 28 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitter gourd | Bhadrak APMC | 3,200 | 3,700 | 3,500 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal | Sahidngar APMC | 3,200 | 3,700 | 3,500 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal | Chandabali APMC | 3,500 | 4,050 | 3,740 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Onion | Chandabali APMC | 4,000 | 4,500 | 4,230 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Potato | Chandabali APMC | 1,320 | 1,600 | 1,450 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Pumpkin | Bhadrak APMC | 1,200 | 1,650 | 1,450 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Pumpkin | Sahidngar APMC | 1,200 | 1,650 | 1,450 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Tomato | Chandabali APMC | 3,200 | 3,740 | 3,420 | 28 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Pitajhar's shops.
Distances are approximate (the mapped villages of its mandal).
All villages near Pitajhar →Compare Pitajhar with… →All villages in Dangadi →Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
- DigiLocker ↗
- myScheme scheme finder ↗
- Search the electoral roll ↗
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
Eligibility is decided by the issuing department. Check the official page before applying. Government websites open in a new tab. VoiceOfVillage is not affiliated with these services.