Ourda

Ourda is a village located in Malkharoda tehsil of Janjgir Champa district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Malkharoda (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Janjgir. As per 2009 stats, Aurda is the gram panchayat of Ourda village.

Here you can discover what makes Ourda unique in its vibrant Malkharoda-Janjgir Champa region. You’ll see Ourda’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Ourda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ourda is 437222. The village spans a total geographical area of 248.04 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 495689. Sakti is nearest town to Ourda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ourda village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Chandrapura Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Ourda

Population of Ourda

According to the 2011 Census, Ourda has a total population of about 1,411, with approximately 721 males and 690 females. The sex ratio is around 957 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 172 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 4 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 187. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.45%, with male literacy at about 72.68% and female literacy near 49.71%. There are around 254 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ourda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ourda

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Ourda. As per the 2011 stats, Ourda had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Ourda

Knowing the nearby villages of Ourda helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Ourda.

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