Arada - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Arada is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahakalapada and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Bijayanagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arada is 397033. The village covers a total geographical area of 152 hectares and falls under the 754224 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 20 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 Mahakalapada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kendrapara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Arada

According to the 2011 Census, Arada village had a total population of 431 people, including 208 males and 223 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 1,072 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.57%, with male literacy at 97.87% and female literacy at 93.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Arada is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Arada is about 28 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 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:

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