Joragadia - Bhuban, Dhenkanal

Joragadia is a village situated in the Bhuban tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhuban and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Dhalapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Joragadia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Joragadia is 402534. The village covers a total geographical area of 46 hectares and falls under the 759017 pincode. Bhuban is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Joragadia

According to the 2011 Census, Joragadia village had a total population of 85 people, including 47 males and 38 females, living in 17 households. The sex ratio was 809 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.42%, with male literacy at 55.26% and female literacy at 25.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 85.

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

Nearby Villages of Joragadia

Joragadia 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 Joragadia

Joragadia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baghuapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhuban to Joragadia is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Joragadia is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Joragadia

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

Health Facilities in Joragadia

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

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