Arkhakud - Rairakhol, Sambalpur

Arkhakud is a village situated in the Rairakhol tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rairakhol and around 86 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Tribanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arkhakud village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arkhakud is 382446. The village covers a total geographical area of 335 hectares and falls under the 768106 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Arkhakud

As per Census 2011, Arkhakud village has a total population of 331 people, consisting of 170 males and 161 females. The village has 84 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 245 literate and 86 illiterate residents. Additionally, 76 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Arkhakud are given below:

Nearby Villages of Arkhakud

Arkhakud 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 Arkhakud

Arkhakud is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Arkhakud is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Arkhakud is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arkhakud

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

Health Facilities in Arkhakud

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

FAQs about Arkhakud