Janda - Gurundia, Sundargarh
Janda is a village situated in the Gurundia tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gurundia and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Tamparkela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Janda village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Janda is 385020. The village covers a total geographical area of 209 hectares and falls under the 770043 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.
Janda 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 Janda
As per Census 2011, Janda village has a total population of 227 people, consisting of 113 males and 114 females. The village has 60 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 28 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 162 literate and 65 illiterate residents. Additionally, 227 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Janda are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 227 | 113 | 114 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 28 | 8 | 20 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 227 | 113 | 114 |
| Literate Population | 162 | 95 | 67 |
| Illiterate Population | 65 | 18 | 47 |
Nearby Villages of Janda
Janda 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 Janda
Public transport in the Janda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Janda is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Janda is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Janda
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Janda village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Janda
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Janda village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Janda
Where is Janda located?
Janda village is located in Gurundia Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Janda?
The Gram Panchayat of Janda is Tamparkela.
What is the pincode of Janda?
The pincode of Janda is 770043.
What is the population of Janda?
Janda has a total population of 227, including 113 males and 114 females.
How many households are there in Janda?
There are 60 households in Janda.
What is the literacy rate in Janda?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Janda is 71.37%. Male literacy is 84.07% and female literacy is 58.77%.