Ajana - Morada, Mayurbhanj

Ajana is a village situated in the Morada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Muruda and around 35 km from Baripada. Nuagan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ajana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ajana is 390002. The village covers a total geographical area of 218 hectares and falls under the 757020 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Ajana

According to the 2011 Census, Ajana village had a total population of 665 people, including 329 males and 336 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.37%, with male literacy at 53.17% and female literacy at 37.41%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 642.

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

Nearby Villages of Ajana

Ajana 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 Ajana

Ajana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Krishnachandrapur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Ajana is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Ajana 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 Ajana

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

Health Facilities in Ajana

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

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