Jarang - Jujomura, Sambalpur

Jarang is a village situated in the Jujomura tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jujomura and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Kayakud serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jarang village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jarang is 382170. The village covers a total geographical area of 247 hectares and falls under the 768105 pincode. Sambalpur is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

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

Population of Jarang

As per Census 2011, Jarang village has a total population of 406 people, consisting of 212 males and 194 females. The village has 69 households and a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males. There are 72 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 241 literate and 165 illiterate residents. Additionally, 404 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jarang are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jarang

Jarang 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 Jarang

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Jarang. The nearest railway station is Jujumura, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sambalpur to Jarang is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Jarang is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jarang

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

Health Facilities in Jarang

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

FAQs about Jarang