Arjunjhar - Sukinda, Jajpur

Arjunjhar is a village situated in the Sukinda tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Sukinda and around 69 km from Jajapur . Pimpudia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arjunjhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arjunjhar is 400402. The village covers a total geographical area of 142 hectares and falls under the 755018 pincode. Byasanagar is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Arjunjhar

According to the 2011 Census, Arjunjhar village had a total population of 429 people, including 209 males and 220 females, living in 81 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 36.55%, with male literacy at 46.99% and female literacy at 26.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 277.

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

Nearby Villages of Arjunjhar

Arjunjhar 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 Arjunjhar

Arjunjhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baghuapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Byasanagar to Arjunjhar is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Arjunjhar is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arjunjhar

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

Health Facilities in Arjunjhar

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

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