Jaunti - Bijatala, Mayurbhanj

Jaunti is a village situated in the Bijatala tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Rairangpur and around 80 km from Baripada. Bankati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jaunti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaunti is 388264. The village covers a total geographical area of 137 hectares and falls under the 757043 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Jaunti

According to the 2011 Census, Jaunti village had a total population of 341 people, including 162 males and 179 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 1,105 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.21%, with male literacy at 79.10% and female literacy at 44.90%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 315.

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

Nearby Villages of Jaunti

Jaunti 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 Jaunti

Jaunti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Jaunti is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Jaunti is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jaunti

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

Health Facilities in Jaunti

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

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