Jujurang

Jujurang is a village located in Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Kesinga (tehsildar office) and 26km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Gokuleswar is the gram panchayat of Jujurang village.

Here you can discover what makes Jujurang unique in its vibrant Kesinga-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Jujurang’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Jujurang

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jujurang is 422388. The village spans a total geographical area of 339 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766011. Kesinga is nearest town to Jujurang village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jujurang village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhawanipatna Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jujurang

Population of Jujurang

According to the 2011 Census, Jujurang has a total population of about 1,114, with approximately 576 males and 538 females. The sex ratio is around 934 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 138 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 274 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 26. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.25%, with male literacy at about 67.88% and female literacy near 50.00%. There are around 283 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jujurang's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jujurang

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jujurang. As per the 2011 stats, Jujurang had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Jujurang

Knowing the nearby villages of Jujurang helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jujurang.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jujurang