Aturikana - Hatadihi, Keonjhar

Aturikana is a village situated in the Hatadihi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Soso and around 114 km from Kendujhar. Padhiaripally serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aturikana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aturikana is 387126. The village covers a total geographical area of 142 hectares and falls under the 758078 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Aturikana 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 Aturikana

As per Census 2011, Aturikana village has a total population of 964 people, consisting of 486 males and 478 females. The village has 215 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 101 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 760 literate and 204 illiterate residents. Additionally, 469 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Aturikana

Aturikana 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 Aturikana

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Aturikana. The nearest railway station is Kapali Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Aturikana is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Aturikana is about 114 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aturikana

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

Health Facilities in Aturikana

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

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