Muraoda - Kotpad, Koraput

Muraoda is a village situated in the Kotpad tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotpad and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Ghumar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muraoda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muraoda is 428151. The village covers a total geographical area of 113 hectares and falls under the 764058 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Muraoda

According to the 2011 Census, Muraoda village had a total population of 380 people, including 181 males and 199 females, living in 90 households. The sex ratio was 1,099 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 30.92%, with male literacy at 40.00% and female literacy at 22.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 72, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 224.

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

Nearby Villages of Muraoda

Muraoda 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 Muraoda

Public transport in the Muraoda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kotapar Road, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Muraoda is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Muraoda is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Muraoda

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

Health Facilities in Muraoda

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

FAQs about Muraoda