Akhanpur - Vyasanagar, Jajpur

Akhanpur is a village situated in the Vyasanagar tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Korai and around 38 km from Jajapur . Tulati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akhanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akhanpur is 400739. The village covers a total geographical area of 44 hectares and falls under the 755022 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Akhanpur

As per Census 2011, Akhanpur village has a total population of 275 people, consisting of 145 males and 130 females. The village has 69 households and a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 176 literate and 99 illiterate residents. Additionally, 54 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 149 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population275145130
Child Population (0–6 yrs)351421
Scheduled Castes (SC)543321
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1497475
Literate Population17611165
Illiterate Population993465

Nearby Villages of Akhanpur

Akhanpur 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)
MohammadhosenpurSouth-West0.64 km
RaghunathpurNorth-West0.94 km
RahemanpurSouth-East1.00 km
TulatiEast1.02 km
KoganSouth-West1.11 km
KhairaNorth-West1.43 km
KanyaNorth1.56 km
KandaragadiaSouth1.62 km
KankadagadiaWest1.75 km
SaintoSouth1.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Akhanpur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Akhanpur. The nearest railway station is Korai Halt, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Akhanpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Akhanpur is about 38 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 Akhanpur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Akhanpur 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 Akhanpur

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

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

FAQs about Akhanpur

Where is Akhanpur located?

Akhanpur village is located in Vyasanagar Tehsil, Jajpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Akhanpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Akhanpur is Tulati.

What is the pincode of Akhanpur?

The pincode of Akhanpur is 755022.

What is the population of Akhanpur?

Akhanpur has a total population of 275, including 145 males and 130 females.

How many households are there in Akhanpur?

There are 69 households in Akhanpur.

What is the literacy rate in Akhanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Akhanpur is 64.00%. Male literacy is 76.55% and female literacy is 50.00%.