Ayatan - Rajkanika, Kendrapara

Ayatan is a village situated in the Rajkanika tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajkanika and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Trailokyapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ayatan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ayatan is 395723. The village covers a total geographical area of 119 hectares and falls under the 754220 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Ayatan 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 Ayatan

As per Census 2011, Ayatan village has a total population of 1,014 people, consisting of 478 males and 536 females. The village has 223 households and a sex ratio of 1,121 females per 1,000 males. There are 117 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 760 literate and 254 illiterate residents. Additionally, 117 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ayatan

Ayatan 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 Ayatan

Public transport in the Ayatan is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Ayatan is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Ayatan is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ayatan

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

Health Facilities in Ayatan

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

FAQs about Ayatan