Ankoi - Delanga, Puri

Ankoi is a village situated in the Delanga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Delanga and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Grah Motari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ankoi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ankoi is 408568. The village covers a total geographical area of 101 hectares and falls under the 752015 pincode. Khordha is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Ankoi

According to the 2011 Census, Ankoi village had a total population of 1,000 people, including 498 males and 502 females, living in 202 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.11%, with male literacy at 91.26% and female literacy at 77.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 491.

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

Nearby Villages of Ankoi

Ankoi 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 Ankoi

Ankoi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Motari Halt, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khordha to Ankoi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Ankoi is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ankoi

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

Health Facilities in Ankoi

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

FAQs about Ankoi