Ankura - Patana, Keonjhar

Ankura is a village situated in the Patana tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Patana and around 35 km from Kendujhar. Tangarpada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ankura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ankura is 385863. The village covers a total geographical area of 467 hectares and falls under the 758030 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Ankura

As per Census 2011, Ankura village has a total population of 1,209 people, consisting of 617 males and 592 females. The village has 257 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 143 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 778 literate and 431 illiterate residents. Additionally, 399 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 695 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ankura

Ankura 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 Ankura

Public transport in the Ankura is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Ankura is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Ankura is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ankura

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

Health Facilities in Ankura

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

FAQs about Ankura