Orali - Hatadihi, Keonjhar

Orali is a village situated in the Hatadihi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Nandipada and around 103 km from Kendujhar. Orali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Orali is 387219. The village covers a total geographical area of 487 hectares and falls under the 758023 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Orali

As per Census 2011, Orali village has a total population of 2,269 people, consisting of 1,133 males and 1,136 females. The village has 507 households and a sex ratio of 1,002 females per 1,000 males. There are 260 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,764 literate and 505 illiterate residents. Additionally, 797 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 106 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2691,1331,136
Child Population (0–6 yrs)260135125
Scheduled Castes (SC)797391406
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1065848
Literate Population1,764926838
Illiterate Population505207298

Nearby Villages of Orali

Orali 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KhetualiWest1.46 km
ApandaNorth-East1.79 km
BasantiaNorth2.30 km
KaligaonSouth2.33 km
RamapurEast2.49 km
BarakanaNorth-East2.63 km
KatinaNorth2.65 km
NandipadaNorth-West2.71 km
IncholSouth-West2.76 km
TamplaSouth-West2.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Orali

Orali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dulakhapatna, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Orali is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Orali is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Orali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Orali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Orali

Where is Orali located?

Orali village is located in Hatadihi Tehsil, Keonjhar district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Orali?

Orali is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Orali?

The pincode of Orali is 758023.

What is the population of Orali?

Orali has a total population of 2,269, including 1,133 males and 1,136 females.

How many households are there in Orali?

There are 507 households in Orali.

What is the literacy rate in Orali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Orali is 77.74%. Male literacy is 81.73% and female literacy is 73.77%.