Bektakolha - Rajnagar, Kendrapara

Bektakolha is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Kandira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bektakolha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bektakolha is 395887. The village covers a total geographical area of 110 hectares and falls under the 754248 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Bektakolha

As per Census 2011, Bektakolha village has a total population of 156 people, consisting of 80 males and 76 females. The village has 39 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 79 literate and 77 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Bektakolha

Bektakolha 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 Bektakolha

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Bektakolha. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Bektakolha is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Bektakolha is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bektakolha

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

Health Facilities in Bektakolha

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

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