Aluajharan - Kamakshyanagar, Dhenkanal

Aluajharan is a village situated in the Kamakshyanagar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kamakshyanagar and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Kusumjodi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aluajharan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aluajharan is 402442. The village covers a total geographical area of 204 hectares and falls under the 759026 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Aluajharan

According to the 2011 Census, Aluajharan village had a total population of 1,126 people, including 585 males and 541 females, living in 206 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.23%, with male literacy at 91.02% and female literacy at 72.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 268, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 431.

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

Nearby Villages of Aluajharan

Aluajharan 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 Aluajharan

Public transport in the Aluajharan is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mahadia Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Aluajharan is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Aluajharan is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aluajharan

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

Health Facilities in Aluajharan

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

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