Jhirani - Rasgobindpur, Mayurbhanj

Jhirani is a village situated in the Rasgobindpur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Rasagobindapur and around 55 km from Baripada. Bhaduasole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhirani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhirani is 390073. The village covers a total geographical area of 115 hectares and falls under the 757016 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Jhirani 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 Jhirani

According to the 2011 Census, Jhirani village had a total population of 413 people, including 203 males and 210 females, living in 80 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.80%, with male literacy at 58.96% and female literacy at 30.64%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 405.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhirani

Jhirani 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 Jhirani

Jhirani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rajghat Halt, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Jhirani is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Jhirani is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhirani

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

Health Facilities in Jhirani

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

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