Alekhapur - Athmallik, Angul

Alekhapur is a village situated in the Athmallik tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Thakurgarh and around 61 km from Anugul . Thakuragarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alekhapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alekhapur is 405055. The village covers a total geographical area of 208 hectares and falls under the 759125 pincode. Athamallik is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Alekhapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Athmallik Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sambalpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Alekhapur

As per Census 2011, Alekhapur village has a total population of 280 people, consisting of 137 males and 143 females. The village has 59 households and a sex ratio of 1,043 females per 1,000 males. There are 24 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 169 literate and 111 illiterate residents. Additionally, 51 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Alekhapur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Alekhapur

Alekhapur 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 Alekhapur

Alekhapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Handapa, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athamallik to Alekhapur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Alekhapur is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alekhapur

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

Health Facilities in Alekhapur

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

FAQs about Alekhapur