Narada - Astaranga, Puri
Narada is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Astaranga and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Sisua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Narada village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Narada is 409267. The village covers a total geographical area of 30 hectares and falls under the 752109 pincode. Konark is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.
Narada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kakatpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Narada
According to the 2011 Census, Narada village had a total population of 45 people, including 23 males and 22 females, living in 10 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.95%, with male literacy at 95.24% and female literacy at 66.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 45 | 23 | 22 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 34 | 20 | 14 |
| Illiterate Population | 11 | 3 | 8 |
Nearby Villages of Narada
Narada is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Narada
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Narada.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Konark to Narada is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Narada is about 38 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 Narada
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Narada village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Narada
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Narada village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Narada
Where is Narada located?
Narada village is located in Astaranga Tehsil, Puri district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Narada?
The Gram Panchayat of Narada is Sisua.
What is the pincode of Narada?
The pincode of Narada is 752109.
What is the population of Narada?
Narada had a total population of 45, including 23 males and 22 females.
How many households are there in Narada?
Narada had 10 households.
What is the literacy rate in Narada?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Narada was 80.95%. Male literacy was 95.24% and female literacy was 66.67%.