Orkel

Block / Tehsil Orkel
District Malkangiri
State Odisha

About Orkel

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Orkel village is 430933. Orkel village is 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.

The total geographical area of village is 190 hectares. Orkel has a total population of 335 peoples, out of which male population is 164 while female population is 171. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1042 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of orkel village is 28.06% out of which 42.07% males and 14.62% females are literate. There are about 73 houses in orkel village. Pincode of orkel village 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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 335 164 171
Literate Population 94 69 25
Illiterate Population 241 95 146

Connectivity of Orkel

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

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%.