Jiral - Kamakshyanagar, Dhenkanal

Jiral is a village situated in the Kamakshyanagar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kamakshyanagar and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Jiral village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jiral is 402430. The village covers a total geographical area of 553 hectares and falls under the 759023 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Jiral 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 Jiral

According to the 2011 Census, Jiral village had a total population of 5,435 people, including 2,847 males and 2,588 females, living in 1,175 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.98%, with male literacy at 91.22% and female literacy at 80.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 615, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Jiral

Jiral 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 Jiral

Jiral is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dandi Mal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Jiral is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Jiral is about 34 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 Jiral

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

Health Facilities in Jiral

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

FAQs about Jiral