Jiani - Kuliana, Mayurbhanj

Jiani is a village situated in the Kuliana tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Chandua and around 13 km from Baripada. Marangtandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jiani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jiani is 389772. The village covers a total geographical area of 371 hectares and falls under the 757105 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Jiani

According to the 2011 Census, Jiani village had a total population of 798 people, including 391 males and 407 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.75%, with male literacy at 62.57% and female literacy at 46.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 735.

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

Nearby Villages of Jiani

Jiani 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 Jiani

Public transport in the Jiani is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhanjpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Jiani is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Jiani is about 13 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jiani

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

Health Facilities in Jiani

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

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