Oriam - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Oriam is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurmunda and around 124 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Padiabeda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Oriam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Oriam is 389004. The village covers a total geographical area of 172 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Oriam

According to the 2011 Census, Oriam village had a total population of 260 people, including 132 males and 128 females, living in 53 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.04%, with male literacy at 67.83% and female literacy at 47.71%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 138.

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

Nearby Villages of Oriam

Oriam 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 Oriam

Oriam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Oriam is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Oriam is about 124 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Oriam

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

Health Facilities in Oriam

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

FAQs about Oriam