Ichhapur - Kalampur, Kalahandi

Ichhapur is a village situated in the Kalampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 46 km from Jayapatna and around 53 km from Bhawanipatna. Deypur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ichhapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ichhapur is 424104. The village covers a total geographical area of 286 hectares and falls under the 766013 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Ichhapur

According to the 2011 Census, Ichhapur village had a total population of 1,900 people, including 953 males and 947 females, living in 522 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.06%, with male literacy at 65.68% and female literacy at 34.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 156, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 339.

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

Nearby Villages of Ichhapur

Ichhapur 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 Ichhapur

Ichhapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Ichhapur is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Ichhapur is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ichhapur

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

Health Facilities in Ichhapur

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

FAQs about Ichhapur