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

As per Census 2011, Adra village has a total population of 242 people, consisting of 122 males and 120 females. The village has 69 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 48 literate and 194 illiterate residents. Additionally, 241 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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