Jada - Gurundia, Sundargarh
Jada is a village situated in the Gurundia tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 70 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gurundia and around 140 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Pankdihi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jada village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Jada is 384973. The village covers a total geographical area of 1393 hectares and falls under the 770043 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 85 km away.
Jada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bonai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sundargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Jada
As per Census 2011, Jada village has a total population of 1,400 people, consisting of 683 males and 717 females. The village has 277 households and a sex ratio of 1,049 females per 1,000 males. There are 245 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 494 literate and 906 illiterate residents. Additionally, 36 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 992 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jada are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,400 | 683 | 717 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 245 | 115 | 130 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 36 | 17 | 19 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 992 | 492 | 500 |
| Literate Population | 494 | 293 | 201 |
| Illiterate Population | 906 | 390 | 516 |
Nearby Villages of Jada
Jada is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Jada
Public transport in the Jada is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Jada is about 85 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Jada is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Jada
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jada village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Jada
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jada village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Jada
Where is Jada located?
Jada village is located in Gurundia Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Jada?
The Gram Panchayat of Jada is Pankdihi.
What is the pincode of Jada?
The pincode of Jada is 770043.
What is the population of Jada?
Jada has a total population of 1,400, including 683 males and 717 females.
How many households are there in Jada?
There are 277 households in Jada.
What is the literacy rate in Jada?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jada is 35.29%. Male literacy is 42.90% and female literacy is 28.03%.