Arebeda - Jayapatna, Kalahandi

Arebeda is a village situated in the Jayapatna tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jayapatna and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Ranamal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arebeda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arebeda is 424086. The village covers a total geographical area of 439 hectares and falls under the 766017 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Arebeda

According to the 2011 Census, Arebeda village had a total population of 1,465 people, including 717 males and 748 females, living in 398 households. The sex ratio was 1,043 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.92%, with male literacy at 74.88% and female literacy at 47.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 290, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 523.

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

Nearby Villages of Arebeda

Arebeda 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 Arebeda

Arebeda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Arebeda is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Arebeda is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arebeda

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

Health Facilities in Arebeda

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

FAQs about Arebeda