Handapa - Kishorenagar, Angul

Handapa is a village situated in the Kishorenagar tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Handapa and around 50 km from Anugul . Handapa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Handapa is 404557. The village covers a total geographical area of 404 hectares and falls under the 759127 pincode. Athamallik is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Handapa 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 Handapa

According to the 2011 Census, Handapa village had a total population of 1,880 people, including 975 males and 905 females, living in 431 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.86%, with male literacy at 89.58% and female literacy at 71.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 284, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Handapa

Handapa 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 Handapa

Handapa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Handapa, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athamallik to Handapa is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Handapa is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Handapa

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

Health Facilities in Handapa

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

FAQs about Handapa