Anagar - Dasamantapur, Koraput

Anagar is a village situated in the Dasamantapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasamantapur and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Dasmanthpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Anagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Anagar is 428465. The village covers a total geographical area of 314 hectares and falls under the 764028 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Anagar

According to the 2011 Census, Anagar village had a total population of 853 people, including 412 males and 441 females, living in 251 households. The sex ratio was 1,070 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.19%, with male literacy at 64.45% and female literacy at 38.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 76, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 494.

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

Nearby Villages of Anagar

Anagar 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 Anagar

Public transport in the Anagar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kakirigumma, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Anagar is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Anagar is about 54 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 Anagar

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

Health Facilities in Anagar

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

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