Ariba - Paralakhemundi, Gajapati

Ariba is a village situated in the Paralakhemundi tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Gurandi and around 20 km from Paralakhemundi. Kantragada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ariba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ariba is 414680. The village covers a total geographical area of 919 hectares and falls under the 761211 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Ariba

According to the 2011 Census, Ariba village had a total population of 866 people, including 420 males and 446 females, living in 241 households. The sex ratio was 1,062 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.10%, with male literacy at 58.70% and female literacy at 40.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 311, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Ariba

Ariba 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 Ariba

Ariba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 136.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Ariba is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Ariba is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ariba

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

Health Facilities in Ariba

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

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