Thakurjharan - Karanjia, Mayurbhanj

Thakurjharan 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 135 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Patbil serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thakurjharan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thakurjharan is 388953. The village covers a total geographical area of 56 hectares and falls under the 757037 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Thakurjharan 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 Thakurjharan

According to the 2011 Census, Thakurjharan village had a total population of 164 people, including 84 males and 80 females, living in 30 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 25.21%, with male literacy at 41.94% and female literacy at 7.02%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 164.

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

Nearby Villages of Thakurjharan

Thakurjharan 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 Thakurjharan

Public transport in the Thakurjharan 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 96.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Thakurjharan is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Thakurjharan is about 135 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 Thakurjharan

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

Health Facilities in Thakurjharan

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

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