Jalada - Karanjia, Mayurbhanj

Jalada is a village situated in the Karanjia tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanjia and around 136 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Dudhiani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jalada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalada is 388925. The village covers a total geographical area of 141 hectares and falls under the 757037 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Jalada

As per Census 2011, Jalada village has a total population of 185 people, consisting of 85 males and 100 females. The village has 37 households and a sex ratio of 1,176 females per 1,000 males. There are 30 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 85 literate and 100 illiterate residents. Additionally, 185 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jalada

Jalada 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 Jalada

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Jalada. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Jalada is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Jalada is about 136 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jalada

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

Health Facilities in Jalada

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

FAQs about Jalada