Jankia - Kanas, Puri

Jankia is a village situated in the Kanas tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Satyabadi and around 35 km from Puri. Gadasahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jankia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jankia is 409602. The village covers a total geographical area of 165 hectares and falls under the 752017 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 32 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 Satyabadi 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 1,476 people, including 756 males and 720 females, living in 344 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.58%, with male literacy at 87.17% and female literacy at 69.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 638.

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

Jankia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Golabai, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Jankia is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Jankia is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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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