Adava - Mohana, Gajapati

Adava is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Adva and around 124 km from Paralakhemundi. Adava village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Adava is 413571. The village covers a total geographical area of 180 hectares and falls under the 761217 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 57 km away.

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

Population of Adava

According to the 2011 Census, Adava village had a total population of 3,467 people, including 1,753 males and 1,714 females, living in 795 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.62%, with male literacy at 83.71% and female literacy at 61.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 688.

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

Nearby Villages of Adava

Adava 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 Adava

Adava is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Adava is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Adava is about 124 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Adava

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

Health Facilities in Adava

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

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