Ankurpali - Biramitrapur, Sundargarh

Ankurpali is a village situated in the Biramitrapur tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from Hatibari and around 119 km from Sundargarh. Ankurpali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ankurpali is 384436. The village covers a total geographical area of 266 hectares and falls under the 770046 pincode. Biramitrapur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Ankurpali

According to the 2011 Census, Ankurpali village had a total population of 673 people, including 329 males and 344 females, living in 142 households. The sex ratio was 1,046 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.95%, with male literacy at 66.43% and female literacy at 44.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 271.

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

Nearby Villages of Ankurpali

Ankurpali 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 Ankurpali

Ankurpali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bangurkela, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Biramitrapur to Ankurpali is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Ankurpali is about 119 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ankurpali

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

Health Facilities in Ankurpali

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

FAQs about Ankurpali