Irkuli - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Irkuli is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Biswanathpur and around 40 km from Bhawanipatna. Pokharibandh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Irkuli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Irkuli is 423140. The village covers a total geographical area of 80 hectares and falls under the 766020 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Irkuli

According to the 2011 Census, Irkuli village had a total population of 136 people, including 68 males and 68 females, living in 36 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.75%, with male literacy at 63.16% and female literacy at 23.64%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 73.

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

Nearby Villages of Irkuli

Irkuli 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 Irkuli

Irkuli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ambodala, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Irkuli is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Irkuli

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

Health Facilities in Irkuli

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

FAQs about Irkuli