Alakar - Jatani, Khordha

Alakar is a village situated in the Jatani tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jatani and around 9 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Chhatabara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alakar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alakar is 407800. The village covers a total geographical area of 251 hectares and falls under the 752050 pincode. Jatani is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Alakar

As per Census 2011, Alakar village has a total population of 562 people, consisting of 215 males and 347 females. The village has 85 households and a sex ratio of 1,613 females per 1,000 males. There are 60 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 357 literate and 205 illiterate residents. Additionally, 42 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 81 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Alakar

Alakar 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 Alakar

Alakar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Retang, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jatani to Alakar is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Alakar is about 9 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alakar

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

Health Facilities in Alakar

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

FAQs about Alakar