Aksharshila - Barkot, Deogarh

Aksharshila is a village situated in the Barkot tehsil of Deogarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Barkot and around 40 km from Debagarh. Balanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aksharshila village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aksharshila is 382849. The village covers a total geographical area of 440 hectares and falls under the 768110 pincode. Debagarh is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Aksharshila

According to the 2011 Census, Aksharshila village had a total population of 745 people, including 397 males and 348 females, living in 210 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.53%, with male literacy at 79.65% and female literacy at 64.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 303, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 56.

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

Nearby Villages of Aksharshila

Aksharshila 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 Aksharshila

Aksharshila is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Debagarh to Aksharshila is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Debagarh to Aksharshila is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aksharshila

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

Health Facilities in Aksharshila

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

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