Jiankata

Jiankata is a village located in Puruna Katak tehsil of Baudh district in Odisha, India. It is situated 4km away from sub-district headquarter Puruna Katak (tehsildar office) and 31km away from district headquarter Baudh. As per 2009 stats, Purunakatak is the gram panchayat of Jiankata village.

Here you can discover what makes Jiankata unique in its vibrant Puruna Katak-Baudh region. You’ll see Jiankata’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Jiankata

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jiankata is 418629. The village spans a total geographical area of 91 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 762013. Baudhgarh is nearest town to Jiankata village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 31km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jiankata village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Boudh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Jiankata

According to the 2011 Census, Jiankata has a total population of about 298, with approximately 155 males and 143 females. The sex ratio is around 922 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 39 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 28 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 4. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.50%, with male literacy at about 83.87% and female literacy near 66.43%. There are around 61 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jiankata's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jiankata

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jiankata. As per the 2011 stats, Jiankata had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Jiankata

Knowing the nearby villages of Jiankata helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jiankata.

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