Setrai - Pottangi, Koraput

Setrai is a village situated in the Pottangi tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pottangi and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Gangarajpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Setrai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Setrai is 430054. The village covers a total geographical area of 66 hectares and falls under the 764039 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Setrai 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 Setrai

According to the 2011 Census, Setrai village had a total population of 265 people, including 130 males and 135 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 25.78%, with male literacy at 32.69% and female literacy at 19.83%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 261.

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

Nearby Villages of Setrai

Setrai 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 Setrai

Setrai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Arakku, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Setrai is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Setrai is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Setrai

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

Health Facilities in Setrai

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

FAQs about Setrai