Jharni - Kantabanji, Balangir

Jharni is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Turekela and around 90 km from Balangir. Jharani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jharni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharni is 420874. The village covers a total geographical area of 534 hectares and falls under the 767060 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Jharni

According to the 2011 Census, Jharni village had a total population of 1,708 people, including 842 males and 866 females, living in 424 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.45%, with male literacy at 70.69% and female literacy at 48.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 215, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 362.

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

Nearby Villages of Jharni

Jharni 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 Jharni

Jharni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Jharni is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Jharni is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jharni

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

Health Facilities in Jharni

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

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