Ichhapara - Muribahal, Balangir

Ichhapara is a village situated in the Muribahal tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Saintala and around 55 km from Balangir. Ichhapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ichhapara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ichhapara is 421042. The village covers a total geographical area of 446 hectares and falls under the 767032 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Ichhapara 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 Ichhapara

According to the 2011 Census, Ichhapara village had a total population of 907 people, including 446 males and 461 females, living in 240 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.11%, with male literacy at 89.45% and female literacy at 72.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 237, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 226.

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

Nearby Villages of Ichhapara

Ichhapara 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 Ichhapara

Ichhapara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Ichhapara is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Ichhapara is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ichhapara

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

Health Facilities in Ichhapara

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

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