Anakamara - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Anakamara is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Matiabhata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Anakamara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Anakamara is 420716. The village covers a total geographical area of 593 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Anakamara

As per Census 2011, Anakamara village has a total population of 1,137 people, consisting of 569 males and 568 females. The village has 310 households and a sex ratio of 998 females per 1,000 males. There are 130 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 485 literate and 652 illiterate residents. Additionally, 241 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 731 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,137569568
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1306367
Scheduled Castes (SC)241124117
Scheduled Tribes (ST)731364367
Literate Population485278207
Illiterate Population652291361

Nearby Villages of Anakamara

Anakamara 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BuromalNorth-West2.15 km
KendubhataSouth2.28 km
JaliabahalSouth-West3.07 km
BhitarkholNorth3.21 km
BukajhulaSouth-East3.28 km
AmarakholNorth-West3.34 km
PhulmatipurEast4.06 km
MatiabhataSouth4.12 km
NarendrapurEast4.34 km
BadudenSouth-East4.46 km

Transport and Connectivity of Anakamara

Anakamara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Anakamara is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Anakamara is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Anakamara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Anakamara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Anakamara

Where is Anakamara located?

Anakamara village is located in Khaprakhol Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Anakamara?

The Gram Panchayat of Anakamara is Matiabhata.

What is the pincode of Anakamara?

The pincode of Anakamara is 767028.

What is the population of Anakamara?

Anakamara has a total population of 1,137, including 569 males and 568 females.

How many households are there in Anakamara?

There are 310 households in Anakamara.

What is the literacy rate in Anakamara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Anakamara is 42.66%. Male literacy is 48.86% and female literacy is 36.44%.