Orikanta
About Orikanta
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Orikanta village is 399877. Orikanta village is located in Nemalo tehsil of Cuttack district in Odisha, India. It is situated 9km away from sub-district headquarter Nemalo (tehsildar office) and 43km away from district headquarter Cuttack. As per 2009 stats, Santapur is the gram panchayat of Orikanta village.
The total geographical area of village is 123 hectares. Orikanta has a total population of 559 peoples, out of which male population is 273 while female population is 286. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1047 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of orikanta village is 74.96% out of which 86.81% males and 63.64% females are literate. There are about 149 houses in orikanta village. Pincode of orikanta village locality is 754293.
When it comes to administration, Orikanta village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Orikanta village comes under Cuttack sadar Vidhan Sabha constituency & Cuttack Lok Sabha constituency. Cuttack is nearest town to orikanta village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 43km away.
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Population of Orikanta
The population details of Orikanta cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 559 | 273 | 286 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 60 | 27 | 33 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 183 | 84 | 99 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 419 | 237 | 182 |
| Illiterate Population | 140 | 36 | 104 |
Connectivity of Orikanta
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Orikanta
Where is Orikanta located?
Orikanta village is situated in Nemalo Tehsil, within the Cuttack district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Orikanta?
The Gram Panchayat of Orikanta is Santapur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Orikanta?
The pincode of Orikanta is 754293, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Orikanta as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Orikanta is 559, with 273 males and 286 females.
How many households are there in Orikanta as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Orikanta village has a total of 149 households.
What is the literacy rate in Orikanta as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Orikanta is 74.96%. The male literacy rate is 86.81%, while the female literacy rate is 63.64%.