Joridi - Kolnara, Rayagada

Joridi is a village situated in the Kolnara tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Rayagada and around 50 km from Rayagada . Jharadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Joridi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Joridi is 426337. The village covers a total geographical area of 644 hectares and falls under the 765017 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Joridi

According to the 2011 Census, Joridi village had a total population of 813 people, including 493 males and 320 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 649 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.34%, with male literacy at 78.62% and female literacy at 43.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 789.

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

Nearby Villages of Joridi

Joridi 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 Joridi

Joridi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rayagada, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Joridi is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Joridi is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Joridi

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

Health Facilities in Joridi

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

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