Juradihi - Khunta, Mayurbhanj

Juradihi is a village situated in the Khunta tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khunta and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Baripada.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Juradihi is 390796. The village covers a total geographical area of 320 hectares and falls under the 757019 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

For political representation, the village falls under the Baripada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Juradihi

According to the 2011 Census, Juradihi village had a total population of 763 people, including 366 males and 397 females, living in 190 households. The sex ratio was 1,085 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.34%, with male literacy at 56.69% and female literacy at 32.94%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 657.

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

Nearby Villages of Juradihi

Juradihi 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 Juradihi

Juradihi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baripada, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Juradihi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Juradihi is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Juradihi

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

Health Facilities in Juradihi

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

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