Antia - Dharmasala, Jajpur

Antia is a village situated in the Dharmasala tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Jenapur and around 36 km from Jajapur . Antia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Antia is 401417. The village covers a total geographical area of 120 hectares and falls under the 755023 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Antia 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 Antia

According to the 2011 Census, Antia village had a total population of 2,429 people, including 1,257 males and 1,172 females, living in 536 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.81%, with male literacy at 84.77% and female literacy at 68.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 638, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Antia

Antia 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 Antia

Antia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is New Garh Madhopur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Antia is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Antia is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Antia

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

Health Facilities in Antia

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

FAQs about Antia