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

As per Census 2011, Engaraba village has a total population of 269 people, consisting of 127 males and 142 females. The village has 61 households and a sex ratio of 1,118 females per 1,000 males. There are 27 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 101 literate and 168 illiterate residents. Additionally, 269 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Engaraba are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population269127142
Child Population (0–6 yrs)271215
Scheduled Tribes (ST)269127142
Literate Population1015546
Illiterate Population1687296

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JeerangoSouth1.24 km
RasibadaNorth-West1.31 km
JhaliasahiNorth-East1.33 km
SaisingsahiNorth-East1.65 km
BangosahiEast2.15 km
LobagumEast2.33 km
SaganNorth-West2.66 km
GurasahiSouth-East2.79 km
PutaraNorth2.84 km
NuasahiSouth-West2.88 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Engaraba

Where is Engaraba located?

Engaraba village is located in Rayagada Tehsil, Gajapati district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Engaraba?

The Gram Panchayat of Engaraba is Jeerango.

What is the pincode of Engaraba?

The pincode of Engaraba is 761212.

What is the population of Engaraba?

Engaraba has a total population of 269, including 127 males and 142 females.

How many households are there in Engaraba?

There are 61 households in Engaraba.

What is the literacy rate in Engaraba?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Engaraba is 37.55%. Male literacy is 43.31% and female literacy is 32.39%.