Arada - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Arada is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ersama and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Krushnachandrapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arada is 397350. The village covers a total geographical area of 76 hectares and falls under the 754139 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Arada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balikuda-ersama Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Arada

According to the 2011 Census, Arada village had a total population of 426 people, including 206 males and 220 females, living in 94 households. The sex ratio was 1,068 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.62%, with male literacy at 97.91% and female literacy at 91.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Arada

Arada 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 Arada

Arada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rahama, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Arada is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Arada is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arada

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

Health Facilities in Arada

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

FAQs about Arada