Ichhapur - Kishorenagar, Angul

Ichhapur is a village situated in the Kishorenagar tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 36 km from Handapa and around 52 km from Anugul . Kanteikulia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ichhapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ichhapur is 404563. The village covers a total geographical area of 1000 hectares and falls under the 759127 pincode. Athamallik is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Ichhapur 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 Ichhapur

As per Census 2011, Ichhapur village has a total population of 1,316 people, consisting of 680 males and 636 females. The village has 354 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 153 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,009 literate and 307 illiterate residents. Additionally, 233 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 80 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ichhapur

Ichhapur 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 Ichhapur

Ichhapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rairakhol, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athamallik to Ichhapur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Ichhapur is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ichhapur

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

Health Facilities in Ichhapur

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

FAQs about Ichhapur