Arjunda - Puintala, Balangir

Arjunda is a village situated in the Puintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from Balangir and around 2 km from Balangir. Bairasar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arjunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arjunda is 420149. The village covers a total geographical area of 307 hectares and falls under the 767002 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Arjunda

As per Census 2011, Arjunda village has a total population of 1,225 people, consisting of 613 males and 612 females. The village has 286 households and a sex ratio of 998 females per 1,000 males. There are 169 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 803 literate and 422 illiterate residents. Additionally, 368 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Arjunda

Arjunda 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 Arjunda

Arjunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balangir Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Arjunda is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Arjunda is about 2 km, with the usual travel time around 5-10 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arjunda

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

Health Facilities in Arjunda

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

FAQs about Arjunda