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Jajapur

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Area · — km²
Population · 18,27,192
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Jajapur — district of Odisha

Jajapur is a district in Odisha. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Jajapur

Ancient temple town and site of the historic Battle of Jajpur; known for religious significance.

District HQ
Jajpur

Must-visit places in Jajapur

temple

Jagannath Temple, Jajpur

Ancient shrine dedicated to Lord Jagannath, an important pilgrimage center in Odisha.

  • lake
    Birupa River

    Scenic river flowing through the district, significant for irrigation and religious purposes.

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Then & Now

Jajapur district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
16,91,866
Census 2011 baseline
+18.3%
Population · 2026
20,01,291
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
3,78,601
Census 2011 baseline
+12.4%
Households · 2026
4,25,707
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 1,867 villages

Jajapur district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
8,56,425Census 2011
Female population
8,35,441Census 2011
Sex ratio
975 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
3,78,601Census 2011
SC population
4,15,652Census 2011
ST population
1,38,998Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
20,01,291+18.3%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
4,25,707RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
5,11,498Census 2011
Cultivators
1,03,890Census 2011
Agri labourers
1,03,552Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
23,63,679 / 28,49,88983% complete
SBM-G toilets
1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Jajapur district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
31 of 1,867 villages have notable places mapped · 2%
  • Temple· 29
  • School· 18
  • Hospital· 6
  • High school· 4
  • College· 3

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Jajapur district.

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All 18 mandals of Jajapur

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1867 villages · 311 GPs
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Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Jajapur

How many mandals and villages are in Jajapur district?

Jajapur district has 18 mandals and 1,867 revenue villages across 311 gram panchayats in Odisha.

Where is the headquarters of Jajapur district?

The district headquarters of Jajapur is —.

What is the pincode of Jajapur district?

Jajapur district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Jajapur may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Jajapur fall under?

Jajapur district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Jajapur district?

Jajapur district had a population of 18,27,192 per the 2011 Census, across 1,867 villages.

When was Jajapur district formed?

Jajapur district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Jajapur district?

Major rivers in Jajapur district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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Districts near Jajapur

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