Orada - Athmallik, Angul

Orada is a village situated in the Athmallik tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 38 km from Kiakata and around 109 km from Anugul . Tusar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Orada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Orada is 404902. The village covers a total geographical area of 454 hectares and falls under the 759126 pincode. Baudhgarh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Orada

According to the 2011 Census, Orada village had a total population of 664 people, including 330 males and 334 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.44%, with male literacy at 90.07% and female literacy at 73.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population664330334
Child Population (0–6 yrs)824834
Scheduled Castes (SC)331617
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population474254220
Illiterate Population19076114

Nearby Villages of Orada

Orada 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BijamalihaSouth-East1.54 km
GhunginaliWest1.82 km
BanapurSouth2.02 km
MahulmundaNorth2.04 km
SamsinghaNorth-West2.16 km
KishoripurSouth-West2.22 km
GuapadaEast2.81 km
JhudungamalSouth-West2.82 km
BahalabedaSouth-East2.87 km
TasarabedaSouth3.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Orada

Orada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rairakhol, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baudhgarh to Orada is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Orada is about 109 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Orada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Orada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Orada

Where is Orada located?

Orada village is located in Athmallik Tehsil, Angul district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Orada?

The Gram Panchayat of Orada is Tusar.

What is the pincode of Orada?

The pincode of Orada is 759126.

What is the population of Orada?

Orada had a total population of 664, including 330 males and 334 females.

How many households are there in Orada?

Orada had 159 households.

What is the literacy rate in Orada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Orada was 81.44%. Male literacy was 90.07% and female literacy was 73.33%.