Inchol - Gop, Puri

Inchol is a village situated in the Gop tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Ramachandi and around 30 km from Puri. Baniasahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Inchol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Inchol is 409513. The village covers a total geographical area of 194 hectares and falls under the 752004 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Inchol

According to the 2011 Census, Inchol village had a total population of 974 people, including 494 males and 480 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.51%, with male literacy at 90.24% and female literacy at 74.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 327.

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

Nearby Villages of Inchol

Inchol 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 Inchol

Inchol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malatipatpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Inchol is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Inchol is about 30 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 Inchol

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

Health Facilities in Inchol

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

FAQs about Inchol