Juha - Bangiriposi, Mayurbhanj

Juha is a village situated in the Bangiriposi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 53 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangiriposi and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Badagan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Juha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Juha is 389655. The village covers a total geographical area of 195 hectares and falls under the 757092 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

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

Population of Juha

According to the 2011 Census, Juha village had a total population of 432 people, including 215 males and 217 females, living in 82 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.26%, with male literacy at 58.38% and female literacy at 23.76%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 423.

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

Nearby Villages of Juha

Juha 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 Juha

Juha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Juha is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Juha is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Juha

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

Health Facilities in Juha

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

FAQs about Juha