Jujurang - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Jujurang is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Gokuleswar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jujurang village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jujurang is 422388. The village covers a total geographical area of 339 hectares and falls under the 766011 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Jujurang

According to the 2011 Census, Jujurang village had a total population of 1,114 people, including 576 males and 538 females, living in 283 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.62%, with male literacy at 80.12% and female literacy at 55.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 274, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Jujurang

Jujurang 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 Jujurang

Jujurang is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kandel Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 1.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Jujurang is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Jujurang is about 26 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 Jujurang

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

Health Facilities in Jujurang

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

FAQs about Jujurang