Akulikana - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Akulikana is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandari Pokhari and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Ranania serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akulikana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akulikana is 394541. The village covers a total geographical area of 143 hectares and falls under the 756120 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Akulikana 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 Akulikana

As per Census 2011, Akulikana village has a total population of 578 people, consisting of 282 males and 296 females. The village has 141 households and a sex ratio of 1,049 females per 1,000 males. There are 74 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 408 literate and 170 illiterate residents. Additionally, 158 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 33 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Akulikana

Akulikana 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 Akulikana

Akulikana is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Manjuri Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Akulikana is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Akulikana is about 22 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 Akulikana

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

Health Facilities in Akulikana

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

FAQs about Akulikana