Jojna - Aurad, Bidar

Jojna is a village situated in the Aurad taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aurad and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Bidar. Jojna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jojna is 600086. The village covers a total geographical area of 1204.6 hectares and falls under the 585421 pincode. Aurad is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Jojna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Aurad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bidar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jojna

According to the 2011 Census, Jojna village had a total population of 2,327 people, including 1,201 males and 1,126 females, living in 418 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.73%, with male literacy at 81.14% and female literacy at 57.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 565, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 163.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Jojna

Jojna 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Jojna

Jojna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Halbarga, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurad to Jojna is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bidar to Jojna is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jojna

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

Health Facilities in Jojna

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

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