Arangabad - Dharmasala, Jajpur

Arangabad is a village situated in the Dharmasala tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Dharmasala and around 53 km from Jajapur . Mirjapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arangabad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arangabad is 401314. The village covers a total geographical area of 193 hectares and falls under the 755010 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Arangabad

According to the 2011 Census, Arangabad village had a total population of 2,863 people, including 1,472 males and 1,391 females, living in 673 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.35%, with male literacy at 93.34% and female literacy at 74.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 434.

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

Nearby Villages of Arangabad

Arangabad 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 Arangabad

Arangabad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Haridaspur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Arangabad is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Arangabad is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arangabad

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

Health Facilities in Arangabad

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

FAQs about Arangabad