Arna - Machh Kund, Koraput

Arna is a village situated in the Machh Kund tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from Nandapur and around 67 km from Koraput. Tikarpada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arna is 429805. The village covers a total geographical area of 809 hectares and falls under the 764037 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Arna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koraput Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Arna

According to the 2011 Census, Arna village had a total population of 707 people, including 342 males and 365 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 1,067 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.72%, with male literacy at 46.85% and female literacy at 23.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 244, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 332.

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

Nearby Villages of Arna

Arna 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 Arna

Public transport in the Arna is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Machhakunda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Arna is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Arna is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arna

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

Health Facilities in Arna

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

FAQs about Arna