Ourda Village - Adbhar, Sakti

Ourda is a village situated in the Adbhar tehsil of Sakti district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from Malkharoda and around 50 km from Janjgir. Aurda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ourda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ourda is 437222. The village covers a total geographical area of 248.04 hectares and falls under the 495689 pincode. Sakti is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Ourda

As per Census 2011, Ourda village has a total population of 1,411 people, consisting of 721 males and 690 females. The village has 254 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 172 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 867 literate and 544 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 187 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ourda

Ourda 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 Ourda

Ourda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sakti, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakti to Ourda is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Ourda is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ourda

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

Health Facilities in Ourda

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

FAQs about Ourda