Januda - Malia Hatina, Junagadh
Januda is a village situated in the Malia Hatina taluka of Junagadh district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 16 km from Malia and around 74 km from Junagadh. Januda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Januda is 514895. The village covers a total geographical area of 527.91 hectares and falls under the 362255 pincode. Chorvad is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.
Januda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mangrol Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Junagadh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Januda
According to the 2011 Census, Januda village had a total population of 1,770 people, including 862 males and 908 females, living in 290 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.33%, with male literacy at 84.15% and female literacy at 63.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,770 | 862 | 908 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 225 | 124 | 101 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 34 | 14 | 20 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,133 | 621 | 512 |
| Illiterate Population | 637 | 241 | 396 |
Nearby Villages of Januda
Januda is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Januda
Public transport in the Januda is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within 5-10 km of Januda.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chorvad to Januda is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Junagadh to Januda is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Januda
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Januda village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Januda
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Januda village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Januda
Where is Januda located?
Januda village is located in Malia Hatina Taluka, Junagadh district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Januda?
Januda is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Januda?
The pincode of Januda is 362255.
What is the population of Januda?
Januda had a total population of 1,770, including 862 males and 908 females.
How many households are there in Januda?
Januda had 290 households.
What is the literacy rate in Januda?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Januda was 73.33%. Male literacy was 84.15% and female literacy was 63.44%.