Orabiri - Machh Kund, Koraput

Orabiri is a village situated in the Machh Kund tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machh Kund and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Ballel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Orabiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Orabiri is 429609. The village covers a total geographical area of 166 hectares and falls under the 764040 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Orabiri 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 Orabiri

According to the 2011 Census, Orabiri village had a total population of 174 people, including 84 males and 90 females, living in 48 households. The sex ratio was 1,071 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.31%, with male literacy at 57.89% and female literacy at 19.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 172.

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

Nearby Villages of Orabiri

Orabiri 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 Orabiri

Public transport in the Orabiri 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 29.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Orabiri is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Orabiri is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Orabiri

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

Health Facilities in Orabiri

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

FAQs about Orabiri