Jarada - Hindol, Dhenkanal

Jarada is a village situated in the Hindol tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Rasol and around 42 km from Dhenkanal. Jarada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jarada is 403095. The village covers a total geographical area of 231 hectares and falls under the 759021 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Jarada

According to the 2011 Census, Jarada village had a total population of 1,499 people, including 795 males and 704 females, living in 362 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.68%, with male literacy at 80.80% and female literacy at 67.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 530, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 28.

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

Nearby Villages of Jarada

Jarada 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 Jarada

Jarada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nayabagirthipur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Jarada is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jarada

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

Health Facilities in Jarada

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

FAQs about Jarada