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

According to the 2011 Census, Arachua village had a total population of 505 people, including 250 males and 255 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.11%, with male literacy at 89.59% and female literacy at 74.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 272, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

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:

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