Arakhanda - Derabish, Kendrapara

Arakhanda is a village situated in the Derabish tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Derabish and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Endar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arakhanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arakhanda is 396626. The village covers a total geographical area of 120 hectares and falls under the 754289 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Arakhanda

As per Census 2011, Arakhanda village has a total population of 394 people, consisting of 186 males and 208 females. The village has 94 households and a sex ratio of 1,118 females per 1,000 males. There are 40 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 325 literate and 69 illiterate residents. Additionally, 26 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Arakhanda are given below:

Nearby Villages of Arakhanda

Arakhanda 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 Arakhanda

Arakhanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhanmandal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Arakhanda is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Arakhanda is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arakhanda

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

Health Facilities in Arakhanda

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

FAQs about Arakhanda