Jarada - Kankadahad, Dhenkanal

Jarada is a village situated in the Kankadahad tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from Parajang and around 92 km from Dhenkanal. Gadaphalasuni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jarada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jarada is 402194. The village covers a total geographical area of 683 hectares and falls under the 759029 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 52 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 Parjanga 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 1,004 people, including 514 males and 490 females, living in 204 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.08%, with male literacy at 81.22% and female literacy at 59.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 84, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 304.

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

Public transport in the Jarada is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Jarada is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Jarada is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 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