Julungia - Soro, Balasore
Julungia is a village situated in the Soro tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Soro and around 45 km from Baleshwar. Balanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Julungia village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Julungia is 393801. The village covers a total geographical area of 96 hectares and falls under the 756045 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.
Julungia 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 Julungia
As per Census 2011, Julungia village has a total population of 445 people, consisting of 231 males and 214 females. The village has 124 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 56 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 339 literate and 106 illiterate residents. Additionally, 15 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Julungia are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 445 | 231 | 214 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 56 | 31 | 25 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | - |
| Literate Population | 339 | 184 | 155 |
| Illiterate Population | 106 | 47 | 59 |
Nearby Villages of Julungia
Julungia 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Simulia | South-West | 0.77 km |
| Chakasubarnapur | North | 0.87 km |
| Sampur | North-East | 1.02 km |
| Subarnapur | West | 1.12 km |
| Bartana | North-West | 1.17 km |
| Reoda | South | 1.46 km |
| Kochiakoili | East | 1.83 km |
| Thala | North-East | 1.86 km |
| Mangasarpur | North | 1.98 km |
| Mukteswarpur | South | 2.10 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Julungia
Public transport in the Julungia 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 116.7 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Julungia is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Julungia 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 Julungia
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Julungia village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Julungia
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Julungia village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Julungia
Where is Julungia located?
Julungia village is located in Soro Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Julungia?
The Gram Panchayat of Julungia is Balanga.
What is the pincode of Julungia?
The pincode of Julungia is 756045.
What is the population of Julungia?
Julungia has a total population of 445, including 231 males and 214 females.
How many households are there in Julungia?
There are 124 households in Julungia.
What is the literacy rate in Julungia?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Julungia is 76.18%. Male literacy is 79.65% and female literacy is 72.43%.