Aurda - Pusour, Raigarh

Aurda is a village situated in the Pusour tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pusaur and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Aurda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aurda is 435050. The village covers a total geographical area of 702.05 hectares and falls under the 496100 pincode. Pusaur 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

As per Census 2011, Aurda village has a total population of 2,525 people, consisting of 1,283 males and 1,242 females. The village has 732 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 318 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,877 literate and 648 illiterate residents. Additionally, 611 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 125 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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 Raigarh, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pusaur 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 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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