Anjaikana - R.Udayagiri, Gajapati

Anjaikana is a village situated in the R.Udayagiri tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from R.udaygiri and around 73 km from Paralakhemundi. Bastariguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Anjaikana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Anjaikana is 414189. The village covers a total geographical area of 200 hectares and falls under the 761016 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 73 km away.

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

Population of Anjaikana

As per Census 2011, Anjaikana village has a total population of 183 people, consisting of 89 males and 94 females. The village has 31 households and a sex ratio of 1,056 females per 1,000 males. There are 32 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 63 literate and 120 illiterate residents. Additionally, 182 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1838994
Child Population (0–6 yrs)321715
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1828894
Literate Population634320
Illiterate Population1204674

Nearby Villages of Anjaikana

Anjaikana 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Jungleblock No-4North-West1.21 km
BudhisilaEast1.63 km
BeleikuanNorth-East1.63 km
GoliSouth2.11 km
PolambasahiNorth-East2.53 km
ParadholWest2.78 km
Antili(b)East2.81 km
TabaradaSouth3.20 km
SureikhamarNorth3.31 km
KetungpadaSouth-West4.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Anjaikana

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Anjaikana. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Anjaikana is about 73 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Anjaikana is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Anjaikana

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Anjaikana

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Anjaikana

Where is Anjaikana located?

Anjaikana village is located in R.Udayagiri Tehsil, Gajapati district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Anjaikana?

The Gram Panchayat of Anjaikana is Bastariguda.

What is the pincode of Anjaikana?

The pincode of Anjaikana is 761016.

What is the population of Anjaikana?

Anjaikana has a total population of 183, including 89 males and 94 females.

How many households are there in Anjaikana?

There are 31 households in Anjaikana.

What is the literacy rate in Anjaikana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Anjaikana is 34.43%. Male literacy is 48.31% and female literacy is 21.28%.