Anara - Hatadihi, Keonjhar

Anara is a village situated in the Hatadihi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Nandipada and around 112 km from Kendujhar. Anara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Anara is 387242. The village covers a total geographical area of 430 hectares and falls under the 758085 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Anara

According to the 2011 Census, Anara village had a total population of 2,597 people, including 1,320 males and 1,277 females, living in 568 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.83%, with male literacy at 90.61% and female literacy at 78.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 807, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 94.

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

Nearby Villages of Anara

Anara 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 Anara

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Anara. The nearest railway station is Manjuri Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Anara is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Anara is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Anara

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

Health Facilities in Anara

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

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