Jarak - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Jarak is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Mahuldiha and around 177 km from Baripada. Jarak village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jarak is 391304. The village covers a total geographical area of 765 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Jarak

According to the 2011 Census, Jarak village had a total population of 1,289 people, including 651 males and 638 females, living in 259 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.18%, with male literacy at 55.83% and female literacy at 30.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 73, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,185.

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

Nearby Villages of Jarak

Jarak 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 Jarak

Jarak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sagadapata, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Jarak is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Jarak is about 177 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jarak

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

Health Facilities in Jarak

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

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