Arehikana - Aali, Kendrapara

Arehikana is a village situated in the Aali tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aali and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Arehikana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arehikana is 396166. The village covers a total geographical area of 121 hectares and falls under the 754231 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Arehikana

According to the 2011 Census, Arehikana village had a total population of 946 people, including 412 males and 534 females, living in 223 households. The sex ratio was 1,296 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.98%, with male literacy at 95.33% and female literacy at 82.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 363.

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

Nearby Villages of Arehikana

Arehikana 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 Arehikana

Arehikana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Arehikana is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Arehikana is about 35 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 Arehikana

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

Health Facilities in Arehikana

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

FAQs about Arehikana