Hinjala - Aali, Kendrapara

Hinjala is a village situated in the Aali tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aali and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Ketupal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hinjala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hinjala is 396081. The village covers a total geographical area of 121 hectares and falls under the 755061 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Hinjala 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 Hinjala

According to the 2011 Census, Hinjala village had a total population of 952 people, including 482 males and 470 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.83%, with male literacy at 92.38% and female literacy at 79.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 453, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Hinjala

Hinjala 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 Hinjala

Hinjala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Haridaspur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Hinjala is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Hinjala is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hinjala

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

Health Facilities in Hinjala

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

FAQs about Hinjala