Amarada - Rasgobindpur, Mayurbhanj

Amarada is a village situated in the Rasgobindpur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Rasagobindapur and around 54 km from Baripada. Amarda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amarada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amarada is 390162. The village covers a total geographical area of 739 hectares and falls under the 757055 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Amarada

As per Census 2011, Amarada village has a total population of 2,814 people, consisting of 1,431 males and 1,383 females. The village has 676 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 362 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,896 literate and 918 illiterate residents. Additionally, 356 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 668 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,8141,4311,383
Child Population (0–6 yrs)362199163
Scheduled Castes (SC)356187169
Scheduled Tribes (ST)668334334
Literate Population1,8961,027869
Illiterate Population918404514

Nearby Villages of Amarada

Amarada 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PatnasahiSouth0.83 km
PraharajpurNorth-East1.08 km
BadhimunhaSouth1.54 km
DhilajagatpurWest1.76 km
MirdhapurNorth-East2.12 km
PanasapadaSouth-West2.18 km
KakabandhaNorth2.18 km
BankatiEast2.26 km
NuasahiWest2.44 km
DuarsuniNorth-East2.64 km

Transport and Connectivity of Amarada

Amarada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajghat Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Amarada is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Amarada is about 54 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 Amarada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Amarada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Amarada

Where is Amarada located?

Amarada village is located in Rasgobindpur Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Amarada?

The Gram Panchayat of Amarada is Amarda.

What is the pincode of Amarada?

The pincode of Amarada is 757055.

What is the population of Amarada?

Amarada has a total population of 2,814, including 1,431 males and 1,383 females.

How many households are there in Amarada?

There are 676 households in Amarada.

What is the literacy rate in Amarada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amarada is 67.38%. Male literacy is 71.77% and female literacy is 62.83%.