Janakpur

Janakpur is a village located in Sadar tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Sadar (tehsildar office) and 8km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Udepur is the gram panchayat of Janakpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Janakpur unique in its vibrant Sadar-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Janakpur’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 Janakpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Janakpur is 423355. The village spans a total geographical area of 64 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766001. Bhawanipatna is nearest town to Janakpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Janakpur 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 Janakpur

Population of Janakpur

According to the 2011 Census, Janakpur has a total population of about 417, with approximately 208 males and 209 females. The sex ratio is around 1004 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 66 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 162 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 87. The overall literacy rate is approximately 33.09%, with male literacy at about 39.90% and female literacy near 26.32%. There are around 76 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Janakpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Janakpur

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

Nearby Villages of Janakpur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Janakpur