Arasa - Rajkanika, Kendrapara

Arasa is a village situated in the Rajkanika tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajkanika and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Baghabuda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arasa is 395626. The village covers a total geographical area of 94 hectares and falls under the 754220 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Arasa

As per Census 2011, Arasa village has a total population of 893 people, consisting of 448 males and 445 females. The village has 170 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 93 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 742 literate and 151 illiterate residents. Additionally, 17 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Arasa are given below:

Nearby Villages of Arasa

Arasa 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 Arasa

Arasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhadrakh, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Arasa is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Arasa is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arasa

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

Health Facilities in Arasa

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

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