Adra - Nandapur, Koraput

Adra is a village situated in the Nandapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandapur and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Kasandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Adra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Adra is 429943. The village covers a total geographical area of 161 hectares and falls under the 764037 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Adra

According to the 2011 Census, Adra village had a total population of 242 people, including 122 males and 120 females, living in 69 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 23.30%, with male literacy at 36.45% and female literacy at 9.09%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 241.

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

Nearby Villages of Adra

Adra 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 Adra

Adra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bheja, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Adra is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Adra is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Adra

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

Health Facilities in Adra

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

FAQs about Adra