Alapua - Pattamundai, Kendrapara

Alapua is a village situated in the Pattamundai tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pattamundai and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Alapua village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alapua is 396209. The village covers a total geographical area of 347 hectares and falls under the 754214 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Alapua village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kendrapara Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Alapua

According to the 2011 Census, Alapua village had a total population of 2,446 people, including 1,181 males and 1,265 females, living in 616 households. The sex ratio was 1,071 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.87%, with male literacy at 88.87% and female literacy at 77.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 761.

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

Nearby Villages of Alapua

Alapua 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 Alapua

Alapua 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 61.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Alapua is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Alapua is about 20 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 Alapua

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

Health Facilities in Alapua

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

FAQs about Alapua