Okra - Rajpur, Balrampur-Ramanujganj

Okra is a village situated in the Rajpur tehsil of Balrampur-Ramanujganj district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from Rajpur and around 40 km from Ambikapur. Okara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Okra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Okra is 433283. The village covers a total geographical area of 581.26 hectares and falls under the 497118 pincode. Rajpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Okra

According to the 2011 Census, Okra village had a total population of 1,365 people, including 670 males and 695 females, living in 293 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.78%, with male literacy at 68.18% and female literacy at 49.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,164.

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

Nearby Villages of Okra

Okra 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 Okra

Okra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 134.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajpur to Okra is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Okra is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Okra

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

Health Facilities in Okra

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

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