Arkili - Kaniha, Angul

Arkili is a village situated in the Kaniha tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Rengali Damsite and around 65 km from Anugul . Arkil serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arkili village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arkili is 403713. The village covers a total geographical area of 1121 hectares and falls under the 759100 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Arkili

As per Census 2011, Arkili village has a total population of 2,131 people, consisting of 1,127 males and 1,004 females. The village has 536 households and a sex ratio of 890 females per 1,000 males. There are 228 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,480 literate and 651 illiterate residents. Additionally, 414 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 174 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Arkili

Arkili 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 Arkili

Arkili is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Arkili is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Arkili is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arkili

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

Health Facilities in Arkili

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

FAQs about Arkili