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

As per Census 2011, Junani village has a total population of 779 people, consisting of 392 males and 387 females. The village has 217 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 86 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 485 literate and 294 illiterate residents. Additionally, 243 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 300 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population779392387
Child Population (0–6 yrs)864739
Scheduled Castes (SC)243121122
Scheduled Tribes (ST)300157143
Literate Population485275210
Illiterate Population294117177

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HadipalikudopaliSouth1.19 km
KhandokataNorth-East2.17 km
BadmalNorth2.19 km
AmatiWest2.45 km
PanpaliSouth-West2.66 km
KindiraSouth2.70 km
LakhopadaSouth-East2.83 km
SahajbahalNorth-East3.40 km
LariapaliWest3.65 km
SinkalposhiSouth-East4.00 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Junani

Where is Junani located?

Junani village is located in Kochinda Tehsil, Sambalpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Junani?

The Gram Panchayat of Junani is Khandokata.

What is the pincode of Junani?

The pincode of Junani is 768222.

What is the population of Junani?

Junani has a total population of 779, including 392 males and 387 females.

How many households are there in Junani?

There are 217 households in Junani.

What is the literacy rate in Junani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Junani is 62.26%. Male literacy is 70.15% and female literacy is 54.26%.