Arada - Delanga, Puri

Arada is a village situated in the Delanga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Satyabadi and around 41 km from Puri. Dhankera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arada is 409573. The village covers a total geographical area of 179 hectares and falls under the 752016 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 25 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 Pipili Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Puri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Arada

According to the 2011 Census, Arada village had a total population of 370 people, including 186 males and 184 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.42%, with male literacy at 85.19% and female literacy at 77.64%.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Delang, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Arada is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Arada is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 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