Elakania - Hatadihi, Keonjhar

Elakania is a village situated in the Hatadihi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Nandipada and around 60 km from Kendujhar. Salania serves as the Gram Panchayat for Elakania village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Elakania is 387247. The village covers a total geographical area of 83 hectares and falls under the 758026 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Elakania 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 Elakania

According to the 2011 Census, Elakania village had a total population of 465 people, including 240 males and 225 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.77%, with male literacy at 91.98% and female literacy at 71.22%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 80.

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

Nearby Villages of Elakania

Elakania 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 Elakania

Elakania is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dulakhapatna, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Elakania is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Elakania is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Elakania

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

Health Facilities in Elakania

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

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