Jarada - Kaniha, Angul

Jarada is a village situated in the Kaniha tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from Kaniha and around 43 km from Anugul . Jarada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jarada is 403804. The village covers a total geographical area of 336 hectares and falls under the 759117 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Jarada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Talcher Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jarada

As per Census 2011, Jarada village has a total population of 2,225 people, consisting of 1,176 males and 1,049 females. The village has 687 households and a sex ratio of 892 females per 1,000 males. There are 250 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,433 literate and 792 illiterate residents. Additionally, 609 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jarada are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jarada

Jarada 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 Jarada

Jarada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Jarada is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Jarada is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jarada

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

Health Facilities in Jarada

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

FAQs about Jarada