Janjo - Panki, Palamu

Janjo is a village situated in the Panki subdivision of Palamu district, Jharkhand. Kekar Garh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Janjo village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Janjo is 366379. The village covers a total geographical area of 690 hectares and falls under the 822122 pincode.

Janjo village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Janjo

According to the 2011 Census, Janjo village had a total population of 378 people, including 191 males and 187 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.94%, with male literacy at 66.42% and female literacy at 39.86%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 375.

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 Population378191187
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1065749
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)375190185
Literate Population1448955
Illiterate Population234102132

Nearby Villages of Janjo

Janjo is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Dumar KharNorth-East1.56 km
PorsamWest1.57 km
IchakEast2.73 km
HesatuSouth-West2.76 km
MatnagNorth3.09 km
KhapiaSouth3.61 km
KakargarhNorth3.69 km
PundruSouth-West3.78 km
DoriSouth-West4.29 km
SerandagSouth4.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Janjo

Janjo is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bendi, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

Banking and Postal Services in Janjo

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Janjo village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Janjo

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Janjo village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Janjo

Where is Janjo located?

Janjo village is located in Panki Subdivision, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Janjo?

The Gram Panchayat of Janjo is Kekar Garh.

What is the pincode of Janjo?

The pincode of Janjo is 822122.

What is the population of Janjo?

Janjo had a total population of 378, including 191 males and 187 females.

How many households are there in Janjo?

Janjo had 77 households.

What is the literacy rate in Janjo?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Janjo was 52.94%. Male literacy was 66.42% and female literacy was 39.86%.