Ayatapur - Banapur, Khordha

Ayatapur is a village situated in the Banapur tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 52 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banapur and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Ayatpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ayatapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ayatapur is 408347. The village covers a total geographical area of 250 hectares and falls under the 752031 pincode. Banapur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ayatapur

As per Census 2011, Ayatapur village has a total population of 2,159 people, consisting of 1,112 males and 1,047 females. The village has 413 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 248 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,566 literate and 593 illiterate residents. Additionally, 355 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 26 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ayatapur

Ayatapur 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 Ayatapur

Ayatapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Solari, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banapur to Ayatapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Ayatapur is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ayatapur

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

Health Facilities in Ayatapur

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

FAQs about Ayatapur