Junani - Kochinda, Sambalpur

Junani is a village situated in the Kochinda tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kochinda and around 97 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Khandokata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Junani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Junani is 381491. The village covers a total geographical area of 382 hectares and falls under the 768222 pincode. Kochinda is the nearest town, located about 15 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 779 people, including 392 males and 387 females, living in 217 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.99%, with male literacy at 79.71% and female literacy at 60.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 243, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 300.

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

Public transport in the Junani is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bagdihi, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kochinda to Junani is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Junani is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 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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