Akhuapada - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Akhuapada is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandari Pokhari and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Narada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akhuapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akhuapada is 394521. The village covers a total geographical area of 301 hectares and falls under the 756122 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Akhuapada

According to the 2011 Census, Akhuapada village had a total population of 1,217 people, including 566 males and 651 females, living in 242 households. The sex ratio was 1,150 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.66%, with male literacy at 92.18% and female literacy at 74.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 387, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Akhuapada

Akhuapada 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 Akhuapada

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Akhuapada. The nearest railway station is Baitarani Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Akhuapada is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Akhuapada is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akhuapada

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

Health Facilities in Akhuapada

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

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