Achintapur - Raikia, Kandhamal
Achintapur is a village situated in the Raikia tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raikia and around 91 km from the district headquarters in Phulbani. Karada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Achintapur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Achintapur is 417609. The village covers a total geographical area of 51 hectares and falls under the 762101 pincode. G. Udayagiri is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Achintapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the G. udayagiri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Achintapur
Achintapur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Achintapur
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Achintapur.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from G. Udayagiri to Achintapur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Achintapur is about 91 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Achintapur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Achintapur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Achintapur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Achintapur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Achintapur
Where is Achintapur located?
Achintapur village is located in Raikia Tehsil, Kandhamal district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Achintapur?
The Gram Panchayat of Achintapur is Karada.
What is the pincode of Achintapur?
The pincode of Achintapur is 762101.