Amaranga - Nimapada, Puri

Amaranga is a village situated in the Nimapada tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nimapada and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Salanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amaranga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amaranga is 409032. The village covers a total geographical area of 235 hectares and falls under the 752106 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Amaranga

According to the 2011 Census, Amaranga village had a total population of 1,036 people, including 515 males and 521 females, living in 242 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.85%, with male literacy at 96.18% and female literacy at 83.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 146.

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

Nearby Villages of Amaranga

Amaranga 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 Amaranga

Amaranga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bir Purushottampur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Amaranga is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Amaranga is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amaranga

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

Health Facilities in Amaranga

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

FAQs about Amaranga