Orkel

Orkel is a village located in Orkel tehsil of Malkangiri district in Odisha, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Orkel (tehsildar office) and 65km away from district headquarter Malkangiri . As per 2009 stats, Somanathpur is the gram panchayat of Orkel village.

Orkel has its own place in the vibrant Malkangiri region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Orkel

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Orkel is 430933. The village spans a total geographical area of 190 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 764051. Balimela is nearest town to Orkel village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 23km away.

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Population of Orkel

Below is a concise population overview of Orkel as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 335 164 171
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 84 36 48
Scheduled Castes (SC) 117 53 64
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 89 43 46
Literate Population 94 69 25
Illiterate Population 241 95 146

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Orkel village:

  • The total population of Orkel village is around 335, including approximately 164 males and 171 females, with a sex ratio of 1042 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 84 children aged 0–6 years in Orkel village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Orkel village has 117 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 89 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Orkel village is about 28.06%, with male literacy at 42.07% and female literacy at 14.62%.
  • There are around 73 households in Orkel village.

Connectivity of Orkel

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Orkel. As per the 2011 stats, Orkel had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Orkel

Knowing the nearby villages of Orkel helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Orkel.

Pramilapadar Uskapalli Chitapari Tarlakota R F Santoshpur Chitapari I Balimela Nuaguda Chitapari Ii Tarapur Chitapari Iii Nuagam

Frequently Asked Questions about Orkel

Where is Orkel located?
Orkel village is situated in Orkel Tehsil, within the Malkangiri district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Orkel?
The Gram Panchayat of Orkel is Somanathpur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Orkel?
The pincode of Orkel is 764051, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Orkel as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Orkel is 335, with 164 males and 171 females.
How many households are there in Orkel as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Orkel village has a total of 73 households.
What is the literacy rate in Orkel as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Orkel is 28.06%. The male literacy rate is 42.07%, while the female literacy rate is 14.62%.