Arda - Bijepur, Bargarh

Arda is a village situated in the Bijepur tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bijepur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Badbausen serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arda is 380374. The village covers a total geographical area of 327 hectares and falls under the 768032 pincode. Bargarh is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Arda

According to the 2011 Census, Arda village had a total population of 666 people, including 330 males and 336 females, living in 170 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.71%, with male literacy at 86.78% and female literacy at 66.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 68.

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 Population666330336
Child Population (0–6 yrs)653530
Scheduled Castes (SC)623725
Scheduled Tribes (ST)683533
Literate Population461256205
Illiterate Population20574131

Nearby Villages of Arda

Arda 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)
Gandpali (ku)South-West1.80 km
JampaliNorth-East1.86 km
KurlamundaSouth-East1.94 km
BrahmanipaliWest2.16 km
PahandiNorth-West2.29 km
KesaipaliNorth2.35 km
KurkutaSouth2.35 km
BhoipaliNorth-East2.78 km
BadbaunsenSouth-East3.07 km
Gandapali( Pukhamunda)North-East3.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Arda

Arda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dungripadi, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Bargarh to Arda is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arda

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

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

Health Facilities in Arda

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

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

FAQs about Arda

Where is Arda located?

Arda village is located in Bijepur Tehsil, Bargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Arda?

The Gram Panchayat of Arda is Badbausen.

What is the pincode of Arda?

The pincode of Arda is 768032.

What is the population of Arda?

Arda had a total population of 666, including 330 males and 336 females.

How many households are there in Arda?

Arda had 170 households.

What is the literacy rate in Arda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Arda was 76.71%. Male literacy was 86.78% and female literacy was 66.99%.