Jankia - Ranapur, Nayagarh

Jankia is a village situated in the Ranapur tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranapur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Jankia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jankia is 406895. The village covers a total geographical area of 550 hectares and falls under the 752026 pincode. Khordha is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Jankia

According to the 2011 Census, Jankia village had a total population of 2,670 people, including 1,344 males and 1,326 females, living in 588 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.53%, with male literacy at 83.25% and female literacy at 67.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 250, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 257.

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

Nearby Villages of Jankia

Jankia 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 Jankia

Public transport in the Jankia is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhusandpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khordha to Jankia is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nayagarh to Jankia is about 50 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 Jankia

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

Health Facilities in Jankia

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

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