Jianipada - Khaira, Balasore

Jianipada is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 0.5 km from Khaira and around 52 km from Baleshwar. Khaira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jianipada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jianipada is 393485. The village covers a total geographical area of 37 hectares and falls under the 756048 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Jianipada

According to the 2011 Census, Jianipada village had a total population of 240 people, including 119 males and 121 females, living in 58 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.70%, with male literacy at 91.67% and female literacy at 81.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 75.

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

Nearby Villages of Jianipada

Jianipada 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 Jianipada

Jianipada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Markona, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Jianipada is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Jianipada is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jianipada

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

Health Facilities in Jianipada

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

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