Anantapur - Balianta, Khordha

Anantapur is a village situated in the Balianta tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balianta and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Jagfannathpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Anantapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Anantapur is 407526. The village covers a total geographical area of 144 hectares and falls under the 752101 pincode. Bhubaneswar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Anantapur

According to the 2011 Census, Anantapur village had a total population of 927 people, including 491 males and 436 females, living in 156 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.25%, with male literacy at 94.98% and female literacy at 78.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 85, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Anantapur

Anantapur 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 Anantapur

Anantapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Patia Halt, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhubaneswar to Anantapur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Anantapur is about 38 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 Anantapur

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

Health Facilities in Anantapur

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

FAQs about Anantapur