Jiranga - Harichandanpur, Keonjhar

Jiranga is a village situated in the Harichandanpur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Harichandanpur and around 42 km from Kendujhar. Jirang serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jiranga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jiranga is 386723. The village covers a total geographical area of 214 hectares and falls under the 758028 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 77 km away.

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

Population of Jiranga

According to the 2011 Census, Jiranga village had a total population of 421 people, including 211 males and 210 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.14%, with male literacy at 71.27% and female literacy at 55.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 271.

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

Nearby Villages of Jiranga

Jiranga 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 Jiranga

Public transport in the Jiranga is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harichandanpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Jiranga is about 77 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Jiranga is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jiranga

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

Health Facilities in Jiranga

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

FAQs about Jiranga