Josotikiri - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Josotikiri is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandari Pokhari and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Narada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Josotikiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Josotikiri is 394520. The village covers a total geographical area of 158 hectares and falls under the 756120 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Josotikiri

As per Census 2011, Josotikiri village has a total population of 1,161 people, consisting of 590 males and 571 females. The village has 224 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 180 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 861 literate and 300 illiterate residents. Additionally, 301 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Josotikiri are given below:

Nearby Villages of Josotikiri

Josotikiri 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 Josotikiri

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Josotikiri. The nearest railway station is Baitarani Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Josotikiri is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Josotikiri is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Josotikiri

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

Health Facilities in Josotikiri

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

FAQs about Josotikiri