Jhalakiani - Karanjia, Mayurbhanj

Jhalakiani is a village situated in the Karanjia tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanjia and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Kerkera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhalakiani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhalakiani is 388825. The village covers a total geographical area of 187 hectares and falls under the 757037 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Jhalakiani 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 Jhalakiani

According to the 2011 Census, Jhalakiani village had a total population of 800 people, including 358 males and 442 females, living in 153 households. The sex ratio was 1,235 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.51%, with male literacy at 71.23% and female literacy at 48.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 711.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhalakiani

Jhalakiani 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 Jhalakiani

Jhalakiani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kendujhargarh, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Jhalakiani is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Jhalakiani is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhalakiani

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

Health Facilities in Jhalakiani

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

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