Juna - Bangiriposi, Mayurbhanj

Juna is a village situated in the Bangiriposi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangiriposi and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Golamundakata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Juna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Juna is 389565. The village covers a total geographical area of 167 hectares and falls under the 757032 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Juna 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 Juna

According to the 2011 Census, Juna village had a total population of 633 people, including 324 males and 309 females, living in 164 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.72%, with male literacy at 82.82% and female literacy at 50.18%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 629.

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

Nearby Villages of Juna

Juna 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 Juna

Juna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajalukah, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Juna is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Juna is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Juna

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

Health Facilities in Juna

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

FAQs about Juna