Janapal - Kujang, Jagatsinghapur

Janapal is a village situated in the Kujang tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kujang and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Pankapal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Janapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Janapal is 397251. The village covers a total geographical area of 76 hectares and falls under the 754140 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Janapal

According to the 2011 Census, Janapal village had a total population of 1,049 people, including 547 males and 502 females, living in 233 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.99%, with male literacy at 92.22% and female literacy at 87.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 524, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Janapal

Janapal 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 Janapal

Janapal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rahama, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Janapal is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Janapal is about 32 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 Janapal

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

Health Facilities in Janapal

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

FAQs about Janapal