Alanda - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Alanda is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Budaguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alanda is 425629. The village covers a total geographical area of 432 hectares and falls under the 765017 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Alanda

According to the 2011 Census, Alanda village had a total population of 476 people, including 226 males and 250 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 1,106 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.35%, with male literacy at 55.26% and female literacy at 22.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 52, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 412.

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

Nearby Villages of Alanda

Alanda 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 Alanda

Alanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sikarpai, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Alanda is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Alanda is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alanda

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

Health Facilities in Alanda

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

FAQs about Alanda