Junapangara - Pattamundai, Kendrapara

Junapangara is a village situated in the Pattamundai tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pattamundai and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Oupada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Junapangara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Junapangara is 396350. The village covers a total geographical area of 89 hectares and falls under the 754217 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Junapangara

According to the 2011 Census, Junapangara village had a total population of 350 people, including 172 males and 178 females, living in 65 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.71%, with male literacy at 93.59% and female literacy at 75.95%.

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

Nearby Villages of Junapangara

Junapangara 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 Junapangara

Junapangara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Junapangara is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Junapangara is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Junapangara

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

Health Facilities in Junapangara

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

FAQs about Junapangara