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

As per Census 2011, Ichhapara village has a total population of 907 people, consisting of 446 males and 461 females. The village has 240 households and a sex ratio of 1,033 females per 1,000 males. There are 113 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 644 literate and 263 illiterate residents. Additionally, 237 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 226 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Ichhapara