Alusinga - Hindol, Dhenkanal

Alusinga is a village situated in the Hindol tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hindol and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Bampa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alusinga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alusinga is 403091. The village covers a total geographical area of 399 hectares and falls under the 759022 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Alusinga

According to the 2011 Census, Alusinga village had a total population of 593 people, including 299 males and 294 females, living in 167 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.27%, with male literacy at 91.47% and female literacy at 78.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 100.

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

Nearby Villages of Alusinga

Alusinga 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 Alusinga

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Alusinga. The nearest railway station is Meramandolil, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Alusinga is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Alusinga is about 68 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 Alusinga

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

Health Facilities in Alusinga

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

FAQs about Alusinga