Anjua - Tangi-Choudwar, Cuttack

Anjua is a village situated in the Tangi-Choudwar tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from Tangi and around 24 km from Cuttack. Kanheipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Anjua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Anjua is 399332. The village covers a total geographical area of 151 hectares and falls under the 754022 pincode. Choudwar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Anjua

As per Census 2011, Anjua village has a total population of 323 people, consisting of 158 males and 165 females. The village has 72 households and a sex ratio of 1,044 females per 1,000 males. There are 31 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 191 literate and 132 illiterate residents. Additionally, 236 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population323158165
Child Population (0–6 yrs)311516
Scheduled Tribes (ST)236117119
Literate Population19110487
Illiterate Population1325478

Nearby Villages of Anjua

Anjua 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HaladibasantaWest1.07 km
BarapadaSouth1.18 km
GarudagaonNorth-West1.54 km
TulasipurWest1.69 km
BamburiSouth1.90 km
GualiWest2.16 km
Bada-pokhariSouth-East2.26 km
ChandanpurNorth-East2.68 km
Bira-chintamanipurNorth2.70 km
GurujangaSouth-West2.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Anjua

Anjua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Salagaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Choudwar to Anjua is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Anjua 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 Anjua

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Anjua

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Anjua

Where is Anjua located?

Anjua village is located in Tangi-Choudwar Tehsil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Anjua?

The Gram Panchayat of Anjua is Kanheipur.

What is the pincode of Anjua?

The pincode of Anjua is 754022.

What is the population of Anjua?

Anjua has a total population of 323, including 158 males and 165 females.

How many households are there in Anjua?

There are 72 households in Anjua.

What is the literacy rate in Anjua?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Anjua is 59.13%. Male literacy is 65.82% and female literacy is 52.73%.