Angu - Purushottampur, Ganjam

Angu is a village situated in the Purushottampur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Purusottampur and around 15 km from Chatrapur. Baaghala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Angu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Angu is 412255. The village covers a total geographical area of 379 hectares and falls under the 761018 pincode. Purusottampur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Angu

According to the 2011 Census, Angu village had a total population of 1,857 people, including 911 males and 946 females, living in 361 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.00%, with male literacy at 87.73% and female literacy at 62.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 560, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Angu

Angu 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 Angu

Angu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Narasimhapura, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purusottampur to Angu is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Angu is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Angu

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

Health Facilities in Angu

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

FAQs about Angu