Alasi - Pottangi, Koraput

Alasi is a village situated in the Pottangi tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pottangi and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Sunki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alasi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alasi is 430064. The village covers a total geographical area of 422 hectares and falls under the 764039 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Alasi

According to the 2011 Census, Alasi village had a total population of 495 people, including 246 males and 249 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 24.43%, with male literacy at 26.56% and female literacy at 22.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 425.

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

Nearby Villages of Alasi

Alasi 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 Alasi

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Alasi. The nearest railway station is Shimiliaguda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Alasi is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Alasi is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alasi

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

Health Facilities in Alasi

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

FAQs about Alasi