Arada - Khariar, Nuapada

Arada is a village situated in the Khariar tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khariar and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Areda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arada is 422002. The village covers a total geographical area of 241 hectares and falls under the 766107 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Arada

According to the 2011 Census, Arada village had a total population of 586 people, including 286 males and 300 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.73%, with male literacy at 81.67% and female literacy at 46.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 159, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 414.

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

Nearby Villages of Arada

Arada 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 Arada

Arada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Arada is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Arada is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arada

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

Health Facilities in Arada

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

FAQs about Arada