Jakana - Tangi-Choudwar, Cuttack

Jakana is a village situated in the Tangi-Choudwar tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Tangi and around 20 km from Cuttack. Kotasahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jakana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jakana is 399350. The village covers a total geographical area of 16 hectares and falls under the 754022 pincode. Choudwar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Jakana

According to the 2011 Census, Jakana village had a total population of 304 people, including 155 males and 149 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.90%, with male literacy at 91.55% and female literacy at 92.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 82.

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

Nearby Villages of Jakana

Jakana 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 Jakana

Jakana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Salagaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Choudwar to Jakana is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Jakana is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jakana

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

Health Facilities in Jakana

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

FAQs about Jakana