Equmara - Paralakhemundi, Gajapati

Equmara is a village situated in the Paralakhemundi tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Garabandha and around 35 km from Paralakhemundi. Garabandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Equmara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Equmara is 414963. The village covers a total geographical area of 282 hectares and falls under the 761215 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Equmara 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 Equmara

According to the 2011 Census, Equmara village had a total population of 176 people, including 80 males and 96 females, living in 35 households. The sex ratio was 1,200 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.82%, with male literacy at 32.43% and female literacy at 44.87%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 176.

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

Nearby Villages of Equmara

Equmara 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 Equmara

Equmara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palasa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 141.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Equmara is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Equmara is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Equmara

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

Health Facilities in Equmara

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

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