Poipal - Kaniha, Angul

Poipal is a village situated in the Kaniha tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Kaniha and around 83 km from Anugul . Dalaka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Poipal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poipal is 403747. The village covers a total geographical area of 172 hectares and falls under the 759117 pincode. Rengali is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Poipal 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 Poipal

According to the 2011 Census, Poipal village had a total population of 777 people, including 392 males and 385 females, living in 185 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.75%, with male literacy at 81.28% and female literacy at 64.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 310.

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

Nearby Villages of Poipal

Poipal 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 Poipal

Public transport in the Poipal is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rengali to Poipal is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Poipal 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 Poipal

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

Health Facilities in Poipal

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

FAQs about Poipal