Jharada - Kanas, Puri

Jharada is a village situated in the Kanas tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Satyabadi and around 30 km from Puri. Bijipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jharada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharada is 409695. The village covers a total geographical area of 96 hectares and falls under the 752017 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Jharada 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 Jharada

According to the 2011 Census, Jharada village had a total population of 357 people, including 191 males and 166 females, living in 81 households. The sex ratio was 869 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.06%, with male literacy at 96.43% and female literacy at 82.64%.

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

Nearby Villages of Jharada

Jharada 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 Jharada

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Jharada. The nearest railway station is Golabai, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Jharada is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Jharada is about 30 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 Jharada

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

Health Facilities in Jharada

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

FAQs about Jharada