Arjunadarha - Kishorenagar, Angul

Arjunadarha is a village situated in the Kishorenagar tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from Handapa and around 60 km from Anugul . Handapa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arjunadarha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arjunadarha is 404609. The village covers a total geographical area of 165 hectares and falls under the 759125 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Arjunadarha 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 Arjunadarha

According to the 2011 Census, Arjunadarha village had a total population of 339 people, including 171 males and 168 females, living in 71 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.41%, with male literacy at 92.41% and female literacy at 82.55%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 122.

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

Nearby Villages of Arjunadarha

Arjunadarha 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 Arjunadarha

Arjunadarha 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 Handapa, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Arjunadarha is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arjunadarha

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

Health Facilities in Arjunadarha

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

FAQs about Arjunadarha