Uraba - Tamnar, Raigarh

Uraba is a village situated in the Tamnar tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamnar and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Urba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uraba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uraba is 434736. The village covers a total geographical area of 418.92 hectares and falls under the 496107 pincode. Gharghoda is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Uraba village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lailunga Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Uraba

As per Census 2011, Uraba village has a total population of 1,111 people, consisting of 535 males and 576 females. The village has 245 households and a sex ratio of 1,076 females per 1,000 males. There are 159 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 619 literate and 492 illiterate residents. Additionally, 135 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 803 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Uraba

Uraba 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 Uraba

Uraba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kotarlia, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gharghoda to Uraba is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Uraba is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uraba

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

Health Facilities in Uraba

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

FAQs about Uraba