Alarkhol - Jamankira, Sambalpur
Alarkhol is a village situated in the Jamankira tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Kochinda and around 73 km from Sambalpur. Bhojpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alarkhol village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Alarkhol is 381616. The village covers a total geographical area of 25 hectares and falls under the 768214 pincode. Kochinda is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.
Alarkhol village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kuchinda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sambalpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Alarkhol
Alarkhol 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Tangrani | South-West | 1.63 km |
| Khuntlabahal | North | 1.94 km |
| Chandiposi | South-West | 2.24 km |
| Banjari | South-East | 2.32 km |
| Kuilarijore | North-East | 2.58 km |
| Matamahul | North-West | 2.90 km |
| Godrapada | North-East | 3.48 km |
| Bhojpur | North | 3.60 km |
| Nuadihi | North-West | 3.69 km |
| Gambhiramunda | North-West | 3.97 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Alarkhol
Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Alarkhol. The nearest railway station is Rengali, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.7 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kochinda to Alarkhol is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Alarkhol is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Alarkhol
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Alarkhol 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 Alarkhol
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Alarkhol village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Alarkhol
Where is Alarkhol located?
Alarkhol village is located in Jamankira Tehsil, Sambalpur district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Alarkhol?
The Gram Panchayat of Alarkhol is Bhojpur.
What is the pincode of Alarkhol?
The pincode of Alarkhol is 768214.