Janara - Nimapada, Puri

Janara is a village situated in the Nimapada tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nimapada and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Chhanijanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Janara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Janara is 409087. The village covers a total geographical area of 77 hectares and falls under the 752106 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Janara

According to the 2011 Census, Janara village had a total population of 321 people, including 152 males and 169 females, living in 80 households. The sex ratio was 1,112 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.04%, with male literacy at 95.52% and female literacy at 85.03%.

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

Nearby Villages of Janara

Janara 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 Janara

Janara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bir Purushottampur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Janara is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Janara is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Janara

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

Health Facilities in Janara

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

FAQs about Janara