Arakhia

Arakhia is a village located in Kendrapara Sadar tehsil of Kendrapara district in Odisha, India. It is situated 9km away from sub-district headquarter Kendrapara Sadar (tehsildar office) and 52km away from district headquarter Kendrapara . As per 2009 stats, Kuhudi is the gram panchayat of Arakhia village.

Here you can discover what makes Arakhia unique in its vibrant Kendrapara Sadar-Kendrapara region. You’ll see Arakhia’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Arakhia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Arakhia is 396538. The village spans a total geographical area of 11 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 754212. Kendrapara is nearest town to Arakhia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.

When it comes to local governance, Arakhia village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Mahakalapada Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kendrapara Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Arakhia

Population of Arakhia

According to the 2011 Census, Arakhia has a total population of about 433, with approximately 210 males and 223 females. The sex ratio is around 1061 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 29 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 244 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 76.67%, with male literacy at about 83.81% and female literacy near 69.96%. There are around 95 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Arakhia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Arakhia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Arakhia. As per the 2011 stats, Arakhia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Arakhia

Knowing the nearby villages of Arakhia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Arakhia.

Frequently Asked Questions about Arakhia