Junani
Junani is a revenue village in Kantamal tehsil, Boudh district, Odisha. It had a population of 655 in 161 households (Census 2011).
655 souls. 161 homes.
Kantamal tehsil, Boudh district, Odisha.
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Junani today
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹3,500Boudh APMC · 26 Oct 2026
- Bitter gourd₹4,500Boudh APMC · 26 Oct 2026
- Cabbage₹3,500Boudh APMC · 26 Oct 2026
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Junani is a village in Kantamal tehsil, Boudh district, Odisha. At the 2011 Census it had 655 people in 161 households, with a literacy rate of 50.2%. It is administered by the Palasagora gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 762030.
Gram panchayat
Junani is in the Palasagora gram panchayat.
Other villages in Palasagora
- Palasagora
- Dapala
- Baghiabahal
- Para
- Ghulughulapadar
- Rugudipali
- Dhanakhandi
- Baghamunda
- Pipalpali
- Jhinkarapali
- Kundamal
- Dengapadar
- Baghad
- Guabahal
- Paikabahal
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Junani compares
By population, Junani ranks #56 of 390 inhabited villages in Kantamal tehsil.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Junani had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Power for homes Not available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Junani at a glance
Junani is a village of 655 people in 161 households (Census 2011) in Kantamal tehsil, Boudh district, Odisha, the 56th of 390 inhabited villages in Kantamal tehsil by population. Literacy is 50.2%, 16.9 points below the tehsil figure of 67.1%, and the sex ratio is 1,003 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 762030; the LGD village code is 418054.
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Key facts — Junani
Villages sharing pincode 762030
Other villages in Kantamal tehsil
View all 408 →Population, education & work
- Population
- 655Census 2011
- Male / female
- 327 / 328
- Households
- 161
- People per home
- 4.1
- Literacy rate
- 50.2%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Junani on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 15 km, from the mapped villages of its mandal — not the exact site of Junani. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Junani · 20.7735° N, 83.9957° E
Electoral profile
Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Odisha Assembly 2024 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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Government jobs near Junani
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Essential services & places near Junani
Junani isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Kantamal tehsil, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices215 in Boudh district
Bank · No map location — listed by district
ODISHA GRAMEEN BANK, KANTAMAL BRANCH, AT/PO-KANTAMAL, VIA-MANAMUNDA, DIST-BOUDH, PIN-762017
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Hospitals & clinics15 in Boudh district
Dental clinic
Baudhagarh
Hospital
Near Cdmo Office, Boudh, Boudh, Nh 57 Side
Hospital
Baudhagarh
Hospital
Near Ib Kantamal, Kantamal
Primary / community health centre
Near Sagada Road (Nh Side), Kantamal, Manamunda
Transport3 in Boudh district
- Boudh bus stand
Bus station
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump
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People often ask about Junani
Where is Junani located?
Junani is a village in Kantamal tehsil of Boudh district, Odisha, India.
Which district is Junani in?
Junani is in Boudh district of Odisha.
Which gram panchayat does Junani belong to?
Junani comes under the Palasagora gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Junani?
The pincode of Junani, Kantamal, Boudh is 762030.
What is the population of Junani?
As per the 2011 Census, Junani had a population of 655 (327 males and 328 females).
How many households are there in Junani?
Junani had 161 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Junani?
The literacy rate of Junani was 50.2% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Junani?
Junani had 1,003 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Junani in?
Junani is in the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Junani?
Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Kandhamal Lok Sabha seat, which includes Junani, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Junani in?
Junani is in the Kantamal assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Junani?
Kanhai Charan Danga (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Kantamal assembly seat, which includes Junani, in 2024.
What is the LGD code of Junani?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Junani is 418054 and its Census 2011 village code is 418054.
Which villages are near Junani?
Villages near Junani include Lumurjena (within ~15 km), Baunsuni (within ~15 km), Kamalpur (within ~15 km), Kendupali (within ~15 km), Manamunda (within ~15 km).
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Junani?
- Hospital
- PHC / clinic
- Pharmacy
- School
- Bank
- ATM
- Post office
- Market
- Police
- Petrol bunk
- Bus stop
- Railway station
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Boudh district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 26 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) | Boudh APMC | 3,000 | 4,000 | 3,500 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Bitter gourd | Boudh APMC | 4,000 | 5,000 | 4,500 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Cabbage | Boudh APMC | 3,000 | 4,000 | 3,500 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal | Boudh APMC | 4,000 | 5,000 | 4,500 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Cauliflower | Boudh APMC | 6,500 | 7,500 | 7,000 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) | Boudh APMC | 3,500 | 4,500 | 4,000 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Onion | Boudh APMC | 6,500 | 7,500 | 7,000 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Potato | Boudh APMC | 1,800 | 2,200 | 2,000 | 25 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Junani's shops.
Distances are approximate (the mapped villages of its mandal).
All villages near Junani →Compare Junani with… →All villages in Kantamal →Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
- DigiLocker ↗
- myScheme scheme finder ↗
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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