Junus Nagar - Rajnagar, Kendrapara

Junus Nagar is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Iswarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Junus Nagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Junus Nagar is 395836. The village covers a total geographical area of 255 hectares and falls under the 754248 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Junus Nagar 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 Junus Nagar

According to the 2011 Census, Junus Nagar village had a total population of 756 people, including 396 males and 360 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.70%, with male literacy at 92.59% and female literacy at 72.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 128.

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

Nearby Villages of Junus Nagar

Junus Nagar 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 Junus Nagar

Junus Nagar 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 90.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Junus Nagar is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Junus Nagar is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Junus Nagar

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

Health Facilities in Junus Nagar

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

FAQs about Junus Nagar