Inchol - Hatadihi, Keonjhar

Inchol is a village situated in the Hatadihi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Nandipada and around 103 km from Kendujhar. Inchol village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Inchol is 387217. The village covers a total geographical area of 403 hectares and falls under the 758026 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Inchol 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 Inchol

According to the 2011 Census, Inchol village had a total population of 1,986 people, including 975 males and 1,011 females, living in 496 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.33%, with male literacy at 94.14% and female literacy at 84.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 461, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Inchol

Inchol 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 Inchol

Inchol is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 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 84.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Inchol is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Inchol is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Inchol

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

Health Facilities in Inchol

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

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