Alijanga - Dharmasala, Jajpur

Alijanga is a village situated in the Dharmasala tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Dharmasala and around 60 km from Jajapur . Haridaspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alijanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alijanga is 401287. The village covers a total geographical area of 91 hectares and falls under the 755010 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Alijanga

According to the 2011 Census, Alijanga village had a total population of 803 people, including 401 males and 402 females, living in 175 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.05%, with male literacy at 77.10% and female literacy at 56.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 198, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 263.

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

Nearby Villages of Alijanga

Alijanga 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 Alijanga

Alijanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Haridaspur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Alijanga is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Alijanga is about 60 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 Alijanga

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

Health Facilities in Alijanga

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

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