Alachi - Lakshmipur, Koraput

Alachi is a village situated in the Lakshmipur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Kakiriguma and around 58 km from Koraput. Goudaguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alachi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alachi is 428858. The village covers a total geographical area of 159 hectares and falls under the 765013 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

Alachi 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 Alachi

According to the 2011 Census, Alachi village had a total population of 542 people, including 255 males and 287 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 1,125 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 23.96%, with male literacy at 32.35% and female literacy at 16.52%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 303.

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

Nearby Villages of Alachi

Alachi 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 Alachi

Alachi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 35.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Alachi is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Alachi is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alachi

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

Health Facilities in Alachi

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

FAQs about Alachi