Adakata - Ghatgaon, Keonjhar

Adakata is a village situated in the Ghatgaon tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Pandapara and around 35 km from Kendujhar. Patilo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Adakata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Adakata is 386569. The village covers a total geographical area of 332 hectares and falls under the 758087 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Adakata 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 Adakata

According to the 2011 Census, Adakata village had a total population of 514 people, including 252 males and 262 females, living in 126 households. The sex ratio was 1,040 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.32%, with male literacy at 55.96% and female literacy at 33.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 396.

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

Nearby Villages of Adakata

Adakata 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 Adakata

Adakata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nilakantheswar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Adakata is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Adakata is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Adakata

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

Health Facilities in Adakata

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

FAQs about Adakata