Juria - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Juria is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from Patnagarh and around 61 km from Balangir. Luhasingha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Juria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Juria is 420550. The village covers a total geographical area of 249 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Juria

According to the 2011 Census, Juria village had a total population of 1,092 people, including 555 males and 537 females, living in 254 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.81%, with male literacy at 83.13% and female literacy at 60.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 220, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 111.

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

Nearby Villages of Juria

Juria 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 Juria

Juria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Juria is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Juria is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Juria

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

Health Facilities in Juria

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

FAQs about Juria