Anajor - Kashipur, Rayagada

Anajor is a village situated in the Kashipur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Tikiri and around 55 km from Rayagada . Naktiguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Anajor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Anajor is 426078. The village covers a total geographical area of 438 hectares and falls under the 765015 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Anajor

According to the 2011 Census, Anajor village had a total population of 939 people, including 455 males and 484 females, living in 230 households. The sex ratio was 1,064 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 36.99%, with male literacy at 49.21% and female literacy at 25.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 100, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 821.

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

Nearby Villages of Anajor

Anajor 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 Anajor

Public transport in the Anajor is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tikiri, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Anajor is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Anajor is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Anajor

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

Health Facilities in Anajor

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

FAQs about Anajor