Junani - Bamara, Sambalpur

Junani is a village situated in the Bamara tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Govindpur and around 120 km from Sambalpur. Rangiatikra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Junani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Junani is 381322. The village covers a total geographical area of 247 hectares and falls under the 768224 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Junani

According to the 2011 Census, Junani village had a total population of 307 people, including 160 males and 147 females, living in 66 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.05%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 55.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 295.

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

Nearby Villages of Junani

Junani 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 Junani

Junani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tangarmunda, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Junani is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Junani is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Junani

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

Health Facilities in Junani

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

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