Ankriapadar - Puintala, Balangir

Ankriapadar is a village situated in the Puintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Balangir and around 17 km from Balangir. Ankiriapadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ankriapadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ankriapadar is 420086. The village covers a total geographical area of 197 hectares and falls under the 767002 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Ankriapadar

According to the 2011 Census, Ankriapadar village had a total population of 751 people, including 390 males and 361 females, living in 145 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.43%, with male literacy at 79.09% and female literacy at 63.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 314.

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

Nearby Villages of Ankriapadar

Ankriapadar 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 Ankriapadar

Ankriapadar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balangir Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Ankriapadar is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Ankriapadar is about 17 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ankriapadar

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

Health Facilities in Ankriapadar

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

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