Alanda - Bangomunda, Balangir

Alanda is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Sindhekela and around 52 km from Balangir. Alanda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alanda is 421407. The village covers a total geographical area of 366 hectares and falls under the 767033 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Alanda

According to the 2011 Census, Alanda village had a total population of 1,593 people, including 786 males and 807 females, living in 351 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.64%, with male literacy at 58.11% and female literacy at 39.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 399, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 108.

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

Nearby Villages of Alanda

Alanda 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 Alanda

Alanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rahenbata, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Alanda is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Alanda 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 Alanda

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

Health Facilities in Alanda

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

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