Januna - Achalpur, Amravati
Januna is a village situated in the Achalpur tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Achalpur and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Waghdoh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Januna village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Januna is 531954. The village covers a total geographical area of 286.71 hectares and falls under the 444808 pincode. Anjangaon is the nearest town, located about 15 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 Melghat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Amravati Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Januna
As per Census 2011, Januna village has a total population of 1,271 people, consisting of 655 males and 616 females. The village has 205 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 201 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 762 literate and 509 illiterate residents. Additionally, 30 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 432 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Januna are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,271 | 655 | 616 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 201 | 107 | 94 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 432 | 228 | 204 |
| Literate Population | 762 | 439 | 323 |
| Illiterate Population | 509 | 216 | 293 |
Nearby Villages of Januna
Januna 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Wagdoh | South-East | 1.86 km |
| Chauramal | North-West | 1.93 km |
| Dhadi | South-West | 2.15 km |
| Madarpur | South | 2.93 km |
| Malkapur Kh. | East | 3.16 km |
| Morgad | North | 3.62 km |
| Jahanpur | East | 3.66 km |
| Garajdari | West | 3.80 km |
| Aki | North | 3.93 km |
| Kakadari | North-West | 4.15 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Januna
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Januna. The nearest railway station is Anjangaon, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.7 km.
| 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 Anjangaon to Januna is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Januna is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 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 | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
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) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Januna
Where is Januna located?
Januna village is located in Achalpur Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Januna?
The Gram Panchayat of Januna is Waghdoh.
What is the pincode of Januna?
The pincode of Januna is 444808.
What is the population of Januna?
Januna has a total population of 1,271, including 655 males and 616 females.
How many households are there in Januna?
There are 205 households in Januna.
What is the literacy rate in Januna?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Januna is 59.95%. Male literacy is 67.02% and female literacy is 52.44%.