Jira

Jira is a village located in Mahanga tehsil of Cuttack district in Odisha, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Mahanga (tehsildar office) and 70km away from district headquarter Cuttack. As per 2009 stats, Paikarapur is the gram panchayat of Jira village.

Jira has its own place in the vibrant Cuttack region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Jira

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jira is 399509. The village spans a total geographical area of 29 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 754206. Cuttack is nearest town to Jira village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 70km away.

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Population of Jira

Below is a concise population overview of Jira as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 286 147 139
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 26 14 12
Scheduled Castes (SC) 32 16 16
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 210 118 92
Illiterate Population 76 29 47

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Jira village:

  • The total population of Jira village is around 286, including approximately 147 males and 139 females, with a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 26 children aged 0–6 years in Jira village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Jira village has 32 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Jira village is about 73.43%, with male literacy at 80.27% and female literacy at 66.19%.
  • There are around 60 households in Jira village.

Connectivity of Jira

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Jira

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

Kaerpur Bilipada Brahmanamanijori Keutakhandi Paikarapur Podamarai Bidyadharpur Kusunpur Raghunathpur Laxminarayanpur Juipur

Frequently Asked Questions about Jira

Where is Jira located?
Jira village is situated in Mahanga Tehsil, within the Cuttack district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Jira?
The Gram Panchayat of Jira is Paikarapur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Jira?
The pincode of Jira is 754206, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Jira as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Jira is 286, with 147 males and 139 females.
How many households are there in Jira as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Jira village has a total of 60 households.
What is the literacy rate in Jira as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jira is 73.43%. The male literacy rate is 80.27%, while the female literacy rate is 66.19%.