Januna - Barshitakli, Akola
Januna is a village situated in the Barshitakli tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barshitakli and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Januna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Januna is 530534. The village covers a total geographical area of 735 hectares and falls under the 444405 pincode. Karanja is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Januna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Murtijapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Akola Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Januna
According to the 2011 Census, Januna village had a total population of 1,866 people, including 1,024 males and 842 females, living in 406 households. The sex ratio was 822 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.00%, with male literacy at 89.51% and female literacy at 68.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 87, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.
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 | 1,866 | 1,024 | 842 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 241 | 128 | 113 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 87 | 48 | 39 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,300 | 802 | 498 |
| Illiterate Population | 566 | 222 | 344 |
Nearby Villages of Januna
Januna 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 Januna
Januna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akola to Januna is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Januna
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Januna village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Januna
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Januna village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Januna
Where is Januna located?
Januna village is located in Barshitakli Tehsil, Akola district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Januna?
Januna is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Januna?
The pincode of Januna is 444405.
What is the population of Januna?
Januna had a total population of 1,866, including 1,024 males and 842 females.
How many households are there in Januna?
Januna had 406 households.
What is the literacy rate in Januna?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Januna was 80.00%. Male literacy was 89.51% and female literacy was 68.31%.