Jualia - Udala, Mayurbhanj

Jualia is a village situated in the Udala tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Udala and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Khaladi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jualia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jualia is 391063. The village covers a total geographical area of 90 hectares and falls under the 757041 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Jualia

According to the 2011 Census, Jualia village had a total population of 920 people, including 479 males and 441 females, living in 218 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.86%, with male literacy at 76.57% and female literacy at 54.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 809.

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

Nearby Villages of Jualia

Jualia 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 Jualia

Jualia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Betnoti, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Jualia is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Jualia is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jualia

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

Health Facilities in Jualia

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

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