Aligaon - Ghasipura, Keonjhar

Aligaon is a village situated in the Ghasipura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Sainkul and around 102 km from Kendujhar. Taruan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aligaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aligaon is 387366. The village covers a total geographical area of 166 hectares and falls under the 758043 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Aligaon 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 Aligaon

According to the 2011 Census, Aligaon village had a total population of 297 people, including 148 males and 149 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 96.06%, with male literacy at 96.12% and female literacy at 96.00%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population297148149
Child Population (0–6 yrs)431924
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population244124120
Illiterate Population532429

Nearby Villages of Aligaon

Aligaon is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Aligaon

Aligaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Aligaon is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Aligaon is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aligaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Aligaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Aligaon

Where is Aligaon located?

Aligaon village is located in Ghasipura Tehsil, Keonjhar district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Aligaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Aligaon is Taruan.

What is the pincode of Aligaon?

The pincode of Aligaon is 758043.

What is the population of Aligaon?

Aligaon had a total population of 297, including 148 males and 149 females.

How many households are there in Aligaon?

Aligaon had 68 households.

What is the literacy rate in Aligaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Aligaon was 96.06%. Male literacy was 96.12% and female literacy was 96.00%.