Alanda - Rajagangapur, Sundargarh

Alanda is a village situated in the Rajagangapur tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajagangapur and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Alanda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alanda is 384195. The village covers a total geographical area of 1451 hectares and falls under the 770017 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 15 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 Rajgangpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sundargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Alanda

According to the 2011 Census, Alanda village had a total population of 3,891 people, including 1,970 males and 1,921 females, living in 822 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.46%, with male literacy at 83.07% and female literacy at 67.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 196, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3,637.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Raj Gangpur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Alanda is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Alanda is about 75 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 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