Alanda

Alanda is a village located in Ramachandi tehsil of Puri district in Odisha, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Ramachandi (tehsildar office) and 18km away from district headquarter Puri. As per 2009 stats, Badagaon is the gram panchayat of Alanda village.

Here you can discover what makes Alanda unique in its vibrant Ramachandi-Puri region. You’ll see Alanda’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Alanda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Alanda is 409511. The village spans a total geographical area of 187 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 752002. Puri is nearest town to Alanda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Alanda village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kakatpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Alanda

Population of Alanda

According to the 2011 Census, Alanda has a total population of about 434, with approximately 223 males and 211 females. The sex ratio is around 946 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 48 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 240 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.20%, with male literacy at about 78.03% and female literacy near 63.98%. There are around 109 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Alanda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Alanda

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Alanda. As per the 2011 stats, Alanda had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Alanda

Knowing the nearby villages of Alanda helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Alanda.

Frequently Asked Questions about Alanda