Aurda - Kharsia, Raigarh

Aurda is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Aourda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aurda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aurda is 435206. The village covers a total geographical area of 292.72 hectares and falls under the 496661 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Aurda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raigarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Aurda

According to the 2011 Census, Aurda village had a total population of 1,531 people, including 747 males and 784 females, living in 417 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.30%, with male literacy at 89.45% and female literacy at 71.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 548, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 89.

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

Nearby Villages of Aurda

Aurda 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 Aurda

Aurda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kharsia, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Aurda is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Aurda is about 31 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 Aurda

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

Health Facilities in Aurda

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

FAQs about Aurda