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
According to the 2011 Census, Janda village had a total population of 227 people, including 113 males and 114 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.41%, with male literacy at 90.48% and female literacy at 71.28%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 227.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 227 | 113 | 114 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 28 | 8 | 20 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 had a total population of 227, including 113 males and 114 females.
How many households are there in Janda?
Janda had 60 households.
What is the literacy rate in Janda?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Janda was 81.41%. Male literacy was 90.48% and female literacy was 71.28%.