Akhapolan - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Akhapolan is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurmunda and around 118 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Hatigoda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akhapolan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akhapolan is 389014. The village covers a total geographical area of 172 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Akhapolan

As per Census 2011, Akhapolan village has a total population of 893 people, consisting of 422 males and 471 females. The village has 189 households and a sex ratio of 1,116 females per 1,000 males. There are 144 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 417 literate and 476 illiterate residents. Additionally, 42 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 818 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Akhapolan

Akhapolan 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 Akhapolan

Akhapolan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Akhapolan is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Akhapolan is about 118 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akhapolan

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

Health Facilities in Akhapolan

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

FAQs about Akhapolan