Agada - Betnoti, Mayurbhanj

Agada is a village situated in the Betnoti tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Betanati and around 35 km from Baripada. Dahikoti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Agada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agada is 390543. The village covers a total geographical area of 296 hectares and falls under the 757025 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Agada

As per Census 2011, Agada village has a total population of 1,396 people, consisting of 699 males and 697 females. The village has 339 households and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males. There are 179 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 765 literate and 631 illiterate residents. Additionally, 929 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 244 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Agada

Agada 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 Agada

Public transport in the Agada is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Betnoti, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Agada is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Agada is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Agada

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

Health Facilities in Agada

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

FAQs about Agada