Joral - Rajkanika, Kendrapara

Joral is a village situated in the Rajkanika tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajkanika and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Trailokyapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Joral village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Joral is 395696. The village covers a total geographical area of 125 hectares and falls under the 754220 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Joral

According to the 2011 Census, Joral village had a total population of 500 people, including 254 males and 246 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.34%, with male literacy at 97.79% and female literacy at 90.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Joral

Joral 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 Joral

Joral is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhadrakh, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Joral is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Joral is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Joral

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

Health Facilities in Joral

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

FAQs about Joral