Narla - Narala, Kalahandi

Narla is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Narla is 422767. The village covers a total geographical area of 310 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

For political representation, the village falls under the Narla Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Narla

According to the 2011 Census, Narla village had a total population of 3,077 people, including 1,537 males and 1,540 females, living in 787 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.91%, with male literacy at 86.81% and female literacy at 67.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 338, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 386.

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

Nearby Villages of Narla

Narla 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 Narla

Narla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Norla Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Narla is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Narla is about 30 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 Narla

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

Health Facilities in Narla

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

FAQs about Narla