Japala - Dudhi, Sonbhadra

Japala is a village situated in the Dudhi tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dudhi and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Dhanaura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Japala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Japala is 214249. The village covers a total geographical area of 332.44 hectares and falls under the 231208 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Japala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Duddhi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Robertsganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Japala

According to the 2011 Census, Japala village had a total population of 941 people, including 487 males and 454 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.85%, with male literacy at 84.28% and female literacy at 45.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 331.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Japala

Japala 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 Japala

Japala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Duddhinagar, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Japala is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Japala is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Japala

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Japala village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Japala

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Japala village are given below:

FAQs about Japala