Anantapur - Rajkanika, Kendrapara

Anantapur is a village situated in the Rajkanika tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajkanika and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Jayanagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Anantapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Anantapur is 395683. The village covers a total geographical area of 93 hectares and falls under the 754220 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Anantapur 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 Anantapur

According to the 2011 Census, Anantapur village had a total population of 585 people, including 285 males and 300 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.22%, with male literacy at 76.76% and female literacy at 62.45%.

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

Nearby Villages of Anantapur

Anantapur 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 Anantapur

Anantapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhadrakh, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Anantapur is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Anantapur is about 39 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 Anantapur

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

Health Facilities in Anantapur

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

FAQs about Anantapur