Arachua - Kamakshyanagar, Dhenkanal

Arachua is a village situated in the Kamakshyanagar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kamakshyanagar and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Badasuanlo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arachua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arachua is 402366. The village covers a total geographical area of 145 hectares and falls under the 759039 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Arachua 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 Arachua

As per Census 2011, Arachua village has a total population of 505 people, consisting of 250 males and 255 females. The village has 110 households and a sex ratio of 1,020 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 358 literate and 147 illiterate residents. Additionally, 272 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 13 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Arachua

Arachua 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 Arachua

Arachua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sadashibapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Arachua is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Arachua is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arachua

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

Health Facilities in Arachua

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

FAQs about Arachua