Alandi - Nimapada, Puri
Alandi is a village situated in the Nimapada tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nimapada and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Dhaleswar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alandi village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Alandi is 408971. The village covers a total geographical area of 86 hectares and falls under the 752114 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.
Alandi 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 Alandi
According to the 2011 Census, Alandi village had a total population of 460 people, including 227 males and 233 females, living in 87 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.00%, with male literacy at 94.71% and female literacy at 85.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 460 | 227 | 233 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 40 | 19 | 21 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 88 | 41 | 47 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 378 | 197 | 181 |
| Illiterate Population | 82 | 30 | 52 |
Nearby Villages of Alandi
Alandi is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Alandi
Alandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Alandi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Alandi is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Alandi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Alandi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Alandi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Alandi village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Alandi
Where is Alandi located?
Alandi village is located in Nimapada Tehsil, Puri district, Odisha, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Alandi?
The Gram Panchayat of Alandi is Dhaleswar.
What is the pincode of Alandi?
The pincode of Alandi is 752114.
What is the population of Alandi?
Alandi had a total population of 460, including 227 males and 233 females.
How many households are there in Alandi?
Alandi had 87 households.
What is the literacy rate in Alandi?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Alandi was 90.00%. Male literacy was 94.71% and female literacy was 85.38%.