JAGATSINGHPUR DISTRICT

JAGATSINGHPUR DISTRICT

 

Jagatsinghpur is a town and a municipality in Jagatsinghpur district in the Indian state of Odisha. It is also the headquarters of Jagatsinghpur district. It got the recognition as a new district on 1 April 1993 formerly it was a sub-division of cuttack district. 

Elevation: 15 m

 

Named for: Jagat Singh

 

Weather: 29 °C, Wind SE at 18 km/h, 81% Humidity weather.com

 

Population: 51,688 (2011)

Vehicle registration: OD-21

 Jagatsinghpur Collector :
Collector & District Magistrate Shri. Sangram Keshari Mohapatra OAS(SAG)

 

ABOUT DISTRICT

Enriched with glorious cultural heritage Jagatsinghpur district formed on 01.04.1993 vide Government Notification No.14218/R dated 27.03.1993 and EOG No.459 dated 01.04.1993. Before that, it was a part of the erstwhile Cuttack district, subsequently which divided into four different districts for administrative convenience. Jagatsinghpur district is surrounded by Bay of Bengal in the East, Cuttack district in the West, Kendrapada district in the North and Puri district in the South.

AT A GLANCE

• Area: 1,759.00 Sq. Km.
• Population: 1,136,971
• Language: ODIA
• Revenue Villages: 1321
• Male: 577,865
• Female: 559,106
• Scheduled Caste: 248,152
• Scheduled Tribe:7,862 

   

   

  District Police

  • Jagatsinghpur became a Police District in the year 1993. Earlier it was a part of Cuttack District. The District Police Headquarter is in Jagatsinghpur whereas in Paradeep one Addl. Superintendent of Police is stationed. Another Addl. Superintendent of Police has been posted in IUCAW Unit Jagatsinghpur where two Ds.S.Ps and two Inspectors are posted to investigate child and Women related offences. The District has 15 Police Stations at present. The Reserve Police force i.e. Armed Police Reserve stays in Punanga where Reserve Police Line is situated. Punanga is 05 Kilometers away from Jagatsinghpur town.
  • Like other District Police, Jagatsinghpur District Police is also entrusted with the responsibility of maintaining law and order in the district , traffic management, crime prevention and detection; and coordinating various citizen-centric services for the citizens of Jagatsinghpur district.
  • •Jagatsinghpur Police believes in the motto – “ Paritranaya Sadhunam Vinashay Cha Duskratam” ( Protection to the peace loving law abiding citizens and neutralizing the culprits and criminals ).
  • We are dedicated to make our police stations and other Police officers people-friendly where people in need of lawful protection do not fear to approach and be treated with service – attitude, reception in the Police Stations and Mahila – Sishu Desk are a few steps in this direction.
    The district police has introduce awards to the good Samaritans rendering tremendous help to the accident victims and save the precious lives at the peak hours.
    The district police has also introduced awareness regarding use of Helmet by the motorcyclists as a preventive measure to minimize the road accident cases.
    The district Police has undertaken a street cleaning drive in Jagatsinghpur Town to keep the Town environment hygienic.
  • We shall continuously attempt to enhance our professional capabilities and infuse scientific processes with a view to expedition and better service delivery.

   

  NUMBER OF POLICE STATIONS OF THE JAGATSINGHPUR DISTRICT
  

  Sl No	Name of police Station
  1	Jagatsinghpur P.S
  2	Biridi P.S
  3	Raghunathpur P.S
  4	Balikuda P.S.
  5	Naugaon P.S
  6	Tirtol P.S
  7	Kujanga P.S.
  8	Erasama P.S.
  9	Paradeep Lock P.S.
  10	Paradeep P.S.
  11	Paradeep Marine P.S.
  12	Abhayachandpur P.S.
  13	Energy P.S.
  14	Jatadhari Muhana Marine P.S
  15	Bandar Marine P.S.