Jarakanibeda - Saharapada, Keonjhar

Jarakanibeda is a village situated in the Saharapada tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Patana and around 58 km from Kendujhar. Raidiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jarakanibeda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jarakanibeda is 385824. The village covers a total geographical area of 300 hectares and falls under the 758016 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Jarakanibeda

As per Census 2011, Jarakanibeda village has a total population of 602 people, consisting of 318 males and 284 females. The village has 152 households and a sex ratio of 893 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 263 literate and 339 illiterate residents. Additionally, 518 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jarakanibeda

Jarakanibeda 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 Jarakanibeda

Jarakanibeda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Jarakanibeda is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Jarakanibeda is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jarakanibeda

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

Health Facilities in Jarakanibeda

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

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