Engaraba - Rayagada, Gajapati

Engaraba is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rayagada and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Jeerango serves as the Gram Panchayat for Engaraba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Engaraba is 414777. The village covers a total geographical area of 781 hectares and falls under the 761212 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Engaraba 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 Engaraba

According to the 2011 Census, Engaraba village had a total population of 269 people, including 127 males and 142 females, living in 61 households. The sex ratio was 1,118 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.74%, with male literacy at 47.83% and female literacy at 36.22%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 269.

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

Nearby Villages of Engaraba

Engaraba 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 Engaraba

Engaraba 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 Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 131.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Engaraba is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Engaraba is about 37 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 Engaraba

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

Health Facilities in Engaraba

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

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