Arkhapal - Reamal, Deogarh

Arkhapal is a village situated in the Reamal tehsil of Deogarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Kundheigola and around 65 km from Debagarh. Kundheigola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arkhapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arkhapal is 383173. The village covers a total geographical area of 116 hectares and falls under the 768109 pincode. Debagarh is the nearest town, located about 63 km away.

Arkhapal 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 Arkhapal

As per Census 2011, Arkhapal village has a total population of 144 people, consisting of 69 males and 75 females. The village has 34 households and a sex ratio of 1,086 females per 1,000 males. There are 23 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 79 literate and 65 illiterate residents. Additionally, 137 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Arkhapal

Arkhapal 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 Arkhapal

Arkhapal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Handapa, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Debagarh to Arkhapal is about 63 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Debagarh to Arkhapal is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arkhapal

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

Health Facilities in Arkhapal

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

FAQs about Arkhapal