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

According to the 2011 Census, Anala village had a total population of 1,487 people, including 766 males and 721 females, living in 360 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.55%, with male literacy at 91.80% and female literacy at 74.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 215, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 80.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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