Akhupal - Kankadahad, Dhenkanal

Akhupal is a village situated in the Kankadahad tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankadahad and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Karagola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akhupal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akhupal is 402464. The village covers a total geographical area of 156 hectares and falls under the 759028 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Akhupal 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 Akhupal

According to the 2011 Census, Akhupal village had a total population of 521 people, including 263 males and 258 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.00%, with male literacy at 82.71% and female literacy at 57.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 36, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 435.

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

Nearby Villages of Akhupal

Akhupal 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 Akhupal

Public transport in the Akhupal is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chilikidara, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Akhupal is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Akhupal is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akhupal

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

Health Facilities in Akhupal

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

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