Joka - Saraskana, Mayurbhanj

Joka is a village situated in the Saraskana tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 61 km from Jharpokharia and around 61 km from Baripada. Joka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Joka is 387858. The village covers a total geographical area of 316 hectares and falls under the 757093 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Joka 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 Joka

According to the 2011 Census, Joka village had a total population of 927 people, including 494 males and 433 females, living in 218 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.55%, with male literacy at 87.50% and female literacy at 66.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 674.

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

Nearby Villages of Joka

Joka 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 Joka

Public transport in the Joka is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Joka is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Joka is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Joka

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

Health Facilities in Joka

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

FAQs about Joka