Anseikala - Barbil, Keonjhar

Anseikala is a village situated in the Barbil tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from Joda and around 53 km from Kendujhar. Anseikala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Anseikala is 385311. The village covers a total geographical area of 535 hectares and falls under the 758038 pincode. Joda is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Anseikala

According to the 2011 Census, Anseikala village had a total population of 1,360 people, including 689 males and 671 females, living in 276 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.94%, with male literacy at 83.31% and female literacy at 53.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 548.

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

Nearby Villages of Anseikala

Anseikala 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 Anseikala

Anseikala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Deojhar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joda to Anseikala is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Anseikala is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Anseikala

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

Health Facilities in Anseikala

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

FAQs about Anseikala