Jantana
Jantana is a village located in Konark tehsil of Puri district in Odisha, India. It is situated 40km away from sub-district headquarter Konark (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Puri. As per 2009 stats, Banakhandi is the gram panchayat of Jantana village.
Jantana has its own place in the vibrant Puri region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Jantana
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jantana is 409319. The village spans a total geographical area of 75 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 752111. Konark is nearest town to Jantana village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.
When it comes to local governance, Jantana village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kakatpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Jantana
Population of Jantana
Below is a concise population overview of Jantana as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 298 | 139 | 159 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 35 | 19 | 16 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 18 | 9 | 9 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Literate Population | 212 | 107 | 105 |
Illiterate Population | 86 | 32 | 54 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Jantana village:
- The total population of Jantana village is around 298, including approximately 139 males and 159 females, with a sex ratio of 1143 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 35 children aged 0–6 years in Jantana village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Jantana village has 18 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy rate of Jantana village is about 71.14%, with male literacy at 76.98% and female literacy at 66.04%.
- There are around 66 households in Jantana village.
Connectivity of Jantana
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jantana. As per the 2011 stats, Jantana had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Jantana
Knowing the nearby villages of Jantana helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jantana.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jantana
- Where is Jantana located?
- Jantana village is situated in Konark Tehsil, within the Puri district of Odisha, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Jantana?
- The Gram Panchayat of Jantana is Banakhandi (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Jantana?
- The pincode of Jantana is 752111, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Jantana as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Jantana is 298, with 139 males and 159 females.
- How many households are there in Jantana as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Jantana village has a total of 66 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Jantana as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jantana is 71.14%. The male literacy rate is 76.98%, while the female literacy rate is 66.04%.