Angarapada - Raruan, Mayurbhanj

Angarapada is a village situated in the Raruan tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raruan and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Angarpada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Angarapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Angarapada is 388650. The village covers a total geographical area of 187 hectares and falls under the 757035 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Angarapada

According to the 2011 Census, Angarapada village had a total population of 750 people, including 384 males and 366 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.10%, with male literacy at 82.79% and female literacy at 61.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 159, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 128.

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

Nearby Villages of Angarapada

Angarapada 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 Angarapada

Angarapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Maluka, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Angarapada is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Angarapada is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Angarapada

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

Health Facilities in Angarapada

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

FAQs about Angarapada