Aliha - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Aliha 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 24 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Kurigan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aliha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aliha is 394549. The village covers a total geographical area of 125 hectares and falls under the 756120 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Aliha 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 Aliha

According to the 2011 Census, Aliha village had a total population of 600 people, including 309 males and 291 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.07%, with male literacy at 93.82% and female literacy at 75.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 115, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Aliha

Aliha 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 Aliha

Aliha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kenduapada, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Aliha is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Aliha is about 24 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 Aliha

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

Health Facilities in Aliha

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

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