Rua Amba - Mohana, Gajapati

Rua Amba is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 117 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Badasinghaba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rua Amba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rua Amba is 413911. The village covers a total geographical area of 146 hectares and falls under the 761017 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Rua Amba 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 Rua Amba

According to the 2011 Census, Rua Amba village had a total population of 260 people, including 127 males and 133 females, living in 52 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.17%, with male literacy at 54.63% and female literacy at 41.82%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 188.

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

Nearby Villages of Rua Amba

Rua Amba 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 Rua Amba

Rua Amba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ichchpuram, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Rua Amba is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Rua Amba is about 117 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rua Amba

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

Health Facilities in Rua Amba

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

FAQs about Rua Amba