Antira - Hatadihi, Keonjhar

Antira is a village situated in the Hatadihi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Nandipada and around 105 km from Kendujhar. Ambo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Antira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Antira is 387179. The village covers a total geographical area of 113 hectares and falls under the 758022 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Antira 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 Antira

As per Census 2011, Antira village has a total population of 800 people, consisting of 409 males and 391 females. The village has 188 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 91 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 627 literate and 173 illiterate residents. Additionally, 389 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Antira are given below:

Nearby Villages of Antira

Antira 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 Antira

Antira is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dulakhapatna, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik 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 Jajapur to Antira is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Antira is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Antira

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

Health Facilities in Antira

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

FAQs about Antira