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

As per Census 2011, Alachi village has a total population of 542 people, consisting of 255 males and 287 females. The village has 140 households and a sex ratio of 1,125 females per 1,000 males. There are 108 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 104 literate and 438 illiterate residents. Additionally, 303 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population542255287
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1085157
Scheduled Tribes (ST)303136167
Literate Population1046638
Illiterate Population438189249

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Lataput(lamataput)South-East2.34 km
KhajuriputSouth2.46 km
KakirigumaEast3.68 km
KurumuliNorth-East4.86 km
KapsiputSouth5.33 km
BilaputSouth-West5.91 km
TirigudaNorth-West5.99 km
GirliputSouth6.58 km
MaligamNorth-West6.76 km
TunuparNorth6.83 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Alachi

Where is Alachi located?

Alachi village is located in Lakshmipur Tehsil, Koraput district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Alachi?

The Gram Panchayat of Alachi is Goudaguda.

What is the pincode of Alachi?

The pincode of Alachi is 765013.

What is the population of Alachi?

Alachi has a total population of 542, including 255 males and 287 females.

How many households are there in Alachi?

There are 140 households in Alachi.

What is the literacy rate in Alachi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Alachi is 19.19%. Male literacy is 25.88% and female literacy is 13.24%.