Anchala

Anchala is a village located in Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district in Odisha, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Rayagada (tehsildar office) and 26km away from district headquarter Paralakhemundi. As per 2009 stats, Karadasingi is the gram panchayat of Anchala village.

Here you can discover what makes Anchala unique in its vibrant Rayagada-Gajapati region. You’ll see Anchala’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Anchala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Anchala is 414806. The village spans a total geographical area of 904 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 761213. Rayagada is nearest town to Anchala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Anchala village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Mohana Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Berhampur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Anchala

Population of Anchala

According to the 2011 Census, Anchala has a total population of about 537, with approximately 259 males and 278 females. The sex ratio is around 1073 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 71 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There is 1 member of the Scheduled Castes (SC) community, an important social group here. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 493. The overall literacy rate is approximately 46.00%, with male literacy at about 59.46% and female literacy near 33.45%. There are around 134 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Anchala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Anchala

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Anchala. As per the 2011 stats, Anchala had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Anchala

Knowing the nearby villages of Anchala helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Anchala.

Frequently Asked Questions about Anchala