Anala - Bhuban, Dhenkanal

Anala is a village situated in the Bhuban tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhuban and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Dhalapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Anala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Anala is 402527. The village covers a total geographical area of 348 hectares and falls under the 759024 pincode. Bhuban is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Anala

As per Census 2011, Anala village has a total population of 1,487 people, consisting of 766 males and 721 females. The village has 360 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 156 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,112 literate and 375 illiterate residents. Additionally, 215 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 80 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,487766721
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1568373
Scheduled Castes (SC)215107108
Scheduled Tribes (ST)804139
Literate Population1,112627485
Illiterate Population375139236

Nearby Villages of Anala

Anala 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)
BrahmankhantakholSouth1.25 km
Khoksa(l)South-West1.51 km
ChiruguniaEast1.75 km
Khoksa(r)South-West1.76 km
KrishnapurNorth-West1.78 km
KusumundiaNorth2.62 km
DhalapadaSouth-East2.75 km
DarjaniEast2.79 km
KansaragodaSouth-West2.83 km
GaramianNorth-East2.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Anala

Anala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tomka, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhuban to Anala is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Anala is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Anala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Anala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Anala

Where is Anala located?

Anala village is located in Bhuban Tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Anala?

The Gram Panchayat of Anala is Dhalapada.

What is the pincode of Anala?

The pincode of Anala is 759024.

What is the population of Anala?

Anala has a total population of 1,487, including 766 males and 721 females.

How many households are there in Anala?

There are 360 households in Anala.

What is the literacy rate in Anala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Anala is 74.78%. Male literacy is 81.85% and female literacy is 67.27%.