Juka - Soro, Balasore

Juka is a village situated in the Soro tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Soro and around 45 km from Baleshwar. Gopinathpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Juka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Juka is 393692. The village covers a total geographical area of 90 hectares and falls under the 756045 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Juka

According to the 2011 Census, Juka village had a total population of 447 people, including 234 males and 213 females, living in 101 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.77%, with male literacy at 97.16% and female literacy at 85.79%.

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

Nearby Villages of Juka

Juka 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 Juka

Juka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Soro, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Juka is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Juka is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Juka

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

Health Facilities in Juka

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

FAQs about Juka