Jarasahi - Karanjia, Mayurbhanj

Jarasahi is a village situated in the Karanjia tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanjia and around 132 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Kuliposi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jarasahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jarasahi is 388942. The village covers a total geographical area of 111 hectares and falls under the 757037 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Jarasahi 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 Jarasahi

As per Census 2011, Jarasahi village has a total population of 299 people, consisting of 139 males and 160 females. The village has 69 households and a sex ratio of 1,151 females per 1,000 males. There are 68 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 109 literate and 190 illiterate residents. Additionally, 283 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jarasahi

Jarasahi 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 Jarasahi

Public transport in the Jarasahi 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 94.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Jarasahi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Jarasahi is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jarasahi

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

Health Facilities in Jarasahi

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

FAQs about Jarasahi