Junani village, Govindpur block | Pincode 768224

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SAMIR KUMAR BARIHA

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LGD code: 381322
Pincode: 768224
Post office: Garposh
Population: 307
Households: 66
Literacy rate: 59%
Sex ratio: 919 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 173

Census 2011 · in context

How Junani compares

By population, Junani ranks #54 of 66 villages in Govindpur mandal.

Literacy rate

59.0%

−2.6% vs mandal average

Junani: 59.0%
Govindpur mandal: 61.6%
Sambalpur district: 67.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

919

−92 vs mandal average

Junani: 919
Govindpur mandal: 1,011

Household size

people per home

4.7

+0.4 vs mandal average

Junani: 4.7
Govindpur mandal: 4.3

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Junani at a glance

Junani is a village of 307 people in 66 households (Census 2011) in Govindpur block, Sambalpur district, Odisha, the 54th-largest of 66 villages in Govindpur block. Literacy is 59%, 3 points below the block average of 62% and the sex ratio is 919 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 768224, served by Garposh post office; the LGD village code is 381322. The sarpanch is SAMIR KUMAR BARIHA, and the village votes in Baliguda assembly constituency, represented by MLA Chakramani Kanhar. The population is estimated at 362 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Junani · this village	307	59%	—
Gardega · Govindpur	1,004	62%	—
Rangiatikira · Govindpur	1,003	55%	—
Ghunghuti · Mahulpalli	705	59%	—
Rengapada · Govindpur	683	60%	—
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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Junani

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 13
Power hours (winter): 19
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: RAJAGANGAPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 50
Distance to district HQ (km): 120
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 12
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Rangiatikira
Total area (ha): 247
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Junani

LGD code: 381322
Pincode: 768224
Post office: Garposh
Population (Census 2011): 307
Population (projected 2026): 362
Households: 66
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 919
Literacy rate: 59.0%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kandhamal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Baliguda
Member of Parliament: Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Chakramani Kanhar
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SAMIR KUMAR BARIHA
Block / Mandal: Govindpur

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Sambalpur district level

Then & Now

Junani — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

307

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

362

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.2%

Households · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 307Census 2011
Households: 66Census 2011
Literacy rate: 59.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 919 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3622026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 782026 projection
Active job cards: 91,932MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 45,353MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,061NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 76.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 62.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 66.7%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Sambalpur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Sambalpur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Sambalpur district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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What is the pincode of Junani?

The pincode of Junani, Govindpur block, Sambalpur district, Odisha is 768224. The post office is Garposh.

Which post office delivers to Junani?

Mail for Junani is delivered through Garposh post office, pincode 768224, in Govindpur block, Sambalpur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Junani located?

Junani is a village in Govindpur block of Sambalpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Junani as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Junani village has a population of 307 across 66 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Junani?

The current sarpanch of Junani gram panchayat is SAMIR KUMAR BARIHA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Junani in?

Junani falls under the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Junani in?

Junani falls under the Baliguda assembly constituency (AC #82) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Junani?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Junani village is 59.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Junani?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Junani village is 919 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Junani?

12 schemes currently match residents of Junani, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Junani?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Junani village is 381322.

How big is Junani compared to other villages in Govindpur block?

Junani ranks 54 of 66 villages in Govindpur block by Census 2011 population (307 residents).

Who is the MLA of Junani?

Junani falls under Baliguda assembly constituency (AC 82). The sitting MLA is Chakramani Kanhar (BJD).

Who is the MP for Junani?

Junani is in Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi (BJP).

What is the population of Junani in 2026?

Junani is estimated at 362 people in 2026, up about 18% from 307 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Junani in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Junani in Sambalpur district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Junani?

SAMIR KUMAR BARIHA is the sarpanch of Junani gram panchayat, Govindpur block. See the sarpanch list of Govindpur block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-15
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