Jaruganda - Phiringia, Kandhamal

Jaruganda is a village situated in the Phiringia tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from Gochhapada and around 33 km from Phulbani. Krandibali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jaruganda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaruganda is 415315. The village falls under the 762002 pincode. G. Udayagiri is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Jaruganda

As per Census 2011, Jaruganda village has a total population of 41 people, consisting of 21 males and 20 females. The village has 10 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 12 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 19 literate and 22 illiterate residents. Additionally, 41 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jaruganda are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population412120
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1284
Scheduled Tribes (ST)412120
Literate Population19109
Illiterate Population221111

Nearby Villages of Jaruganda

Jaruganda is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Jaruganda

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Jaruganda.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from G. Udayagiri to Jaruganda is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Jaruganda is about 33 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 Jaruganda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Jaruganda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Jaruganda

Where is Jaruganda located?

Jaruganda village is located in Phiringia Tehsil, Kandhamal district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jaruganda?

The Gram Panchayat of Jaruganda is Krandibali.

What is the pincode of Jaruganda?

The pincode of Jaruganda is 762002.

What is the population of Jaruganda?

Jaruganda has a total population of 41, including 21 males and 20 females.

How many households are there in Jaruganda?

There are 10 households in Jaruganda.

What is the literacy rate in Jaruganda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jaruganda is 46.34%. Male literacy is 47.62% and female literacy is 45.00%.