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

As per Census 2011, Jharni village has a total population of 1,708 people, consisting of 842 males and 866 females. The village has 424 households and a sex ratio of 1,028 females per 1,000 males. There are 194 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 900 literate and 808 illiterate residents. Additionally, 215 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 362 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Jharni