Areikana - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Areikana is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandari Pokhari and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Patuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Areikana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Areikana is 394486. The village covers a total geographical area of 179 hectares and falls under the 756120 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Areikana 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 Areikana

As per Census 2011, Areikana village has a total population of 871 people, consisting of 443 males and 428 females. The village has 172 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 78 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 679 literate and 192 illiterate residents. Additionally, 159 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 34 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Areikana

Areikana 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 Areikana

Areikana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kenduapada, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Areikana is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Areikana is about 16 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 Areikana

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

Health Facilities in Areikana

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

FAQs about Areikana