Orsa - Mahuadanr, Latehar

Orsa is a village situated in the Mahuadanr subdivision of Latehar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahuadanr and around 185 km from the district headquarters in Latehar. Orsa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Orsa is 367052. The village covers a total geographical area of 2867 hectares and falls under the 822119 pincode. Latehar is the nearest town.

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

Population of Orsa

According to the 2011 Census, Orsa village had a total population of 2,271 people, including 1,144 males and 1,127 females, living in 450 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.50%, with male literacy at 68.54% and female literacy at 48.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,806.

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

Nearby Villages of Orsa

Orsa 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 Orsa

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Orsa. The nearest railway station is Chhipadohar, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Latehar to Orsa is about 185 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Orsa

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

Health Facilities in Orsa

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

FAQs about Orsa