Anantapur - Pipili, Puri

Anantapur is a village situated in the Pipili tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pipili and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Panidol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Anantapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Anantapur is 408732. The village covers a total geographical area of 71 hectares and falls under the 752104 pincode. Pipili is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Anantapur 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 Anantapur

According to the 2011 Census, Anantapur village had a total population of 1,261 people, including 608 males and 653 females, living in 242 households. The sex ratio was 1,074 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.59%, with male literacy at 86.36% and female literacy at 77.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 130.

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

Nearby Villages of Anantapur

Anantapur 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 Anantapur

Anantapur 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 10.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipili to Anantapur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Anantapur is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Anantapur

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

Health Facilities in Anantapur

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

FAQs about Anantapur