Jerkani - Saraskana, Mayurbhanj

Jerkani is a village situated in the Saraskana tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from Jharpokharia and around 45 km from Baripada. Pokharia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jerkani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jerkani is 387869. The village covers a total geographical area of 250 hectares and falls under the 757051 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Jerkani

According to the 2011 Census, Jerkani village had a total population of 1,081 people, including 531 males and 550 females, living in 279 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.37%, with male literacy at 67.32% and female literacy at 39.30%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 549.

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

Nearby Villages of Jerkani

Jerkani 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 Jerkani

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Jerkani. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Jerkani is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Jerkani is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jerkani

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

Health Facilities in Jerkani

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

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