Korua - Dhamnagar, Bhadrak

Korua is a village situated in the Dhamnagar tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Dhusuri and around 10 km from Bhadrak. Gesindapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Korua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Korua is 395236. The village covers a total geographical area of 482 hectares and falls under the 756137 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Korua

According to the 2011 Census, Korua village had a total population of 2,155 people, including 1,014 males and 1,141 females, living in 473 households. The sex ratio was 1,125 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.75%, with male literacy at 81.97% and female literacy at 68.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 594, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Korua

Korua 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 Korua

Public transport in the Korua is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baudpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Korua is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Korua is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Korua

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

Health Facilities in Korua

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

FAQs about Korua