Junen - Khariar, Nuapada

Junen is a village situated in the Khariar tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khariar and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Badi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Junen village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Junen is 422008. The village covers a total geographical area of 480 hectares and falls under the 766107 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Junen

According to the 2011 Census, Junen village had a total population of 1,617 people, including 838 males and 779 females, living in 407 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.22%, with male literacy at 74.54% and female literacy at 44.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 95, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 371.

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

Nearby Villages of Junen

Junen 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 Junen

Junen is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Junen is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Junen is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Junen

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

Health Facilities in Junen

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

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