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

As per Census 2011, Amaranga village has a total population of 1,036 people, consisting of 515 males and 521 females. The village has 242 households and a sex ratio of 1,011 females per 1,000 males. There are 100 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 841 literate and 195 illiterate residents. Additionally, 146 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Amaranga are given below:

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