Amarnga - Anandapur, Keonjhar

Amarnga is a village situated in the Anandapur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Ghasipura and around 70 km from Kendujhar. Dhakotha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amarnga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amarnga is 386872. The village covers a total geographical area of 232 hectares and falls under the 758015 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Amarnga

According to the 2011 Census, Amarnga village had a total population of 1,212 people, including 546 males and 666 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 1,220 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.70%, with male literacy at 78.38% and female literacy at 62.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 90, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 805.

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

Nearby Villages of Amarnga

Amarnga 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 Amarnga

Amarnga is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sagadapata, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Amarnga is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Amarnga is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amarnga

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

Health Facilities in Amarnga

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

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