Oraina - Nawada

Oraina is a village situated in the Nawada subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from Nawada, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Oraina village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Oraina is 257541. The village covers a total geographical area of 338 hectares and falls under the 805123 pincode. Nawada is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Oraina village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Oraina

As per Census 2011, Oraina village has a total population of 4,439 people, consisting of 2,302 males and 2,137 females. The village has 650 households and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males. There are 722 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,462 literate and 1,977 illiterate residents. Additionally, 367 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,4392,3022,137
Child Population (0–6 yrs)722385337
Scheduled Castes (SC)367187180
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population2,4621,499963
Illiterate Population1,9778031,174

Nearby Villages of Oraina

Oraina 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BalokharEast1.26 km
BharaunsaSouth1.42 km
WorhanpurNorth-West1.47 km
PachhiyadihNorth-East1.67 km
AmipurNorth1.80 km
Pathra EnglishSouth-West2.01 km
MajhanpuraNorth-East2.58 km
Dhibri ChakNorth-West2.72 km
DaulatiyaSouth-East2.78 km
DidaurSouth-West3.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Oraina

Public transport in the Oraina is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sadipur Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nawada to Oraina is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Oraina

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Oraina

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Oraina

Where is Oraina located?

Oraina village is located in Nawada Subdivision, Nawada district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Oraina?

Oraina is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Oraina?

The pincode of Oraina is 805123.

What is the population of Oraina?

Oraina has a total population of 4,439, including 2,302 males and 2,137 females.

How many households are there in Oraina?

There are 650 households in Oraina.

What is the literacy rate in Oraina?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Oraina is 55.46%. Male literacy is 65.12% and female literacy is 45.06%.