Adala - Banspal, Keonjhar

Adala is a village situated in the Banspal tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 55 km from Nayakote and around 55 km from Kendujhar. Jatra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Adala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Adala is 386275. The village covers a total geographical area of 1740 hectares and falls under the 758085 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Adala

As per Census 2011, Adala village has a total population of 1,140 people, consisting of 593 males and 547 females. The village has 228 households and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males. There are 234 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 297 literate and 843 illiterate residents. Additionally, 15 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,049 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Adala

Adala 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 Adala

Public transport in the Adala is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nirakarpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Adala is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Adala is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Adala

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

Health Facilities in Adala

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

FAQs about Adala