Arisandha - Nimapada, Puri

Arisandha is a village situated in the Nimapada tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 47 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nimapada and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Aerisandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arisandha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arisandha is 409090. The village covers a total geographical area of 276 hectares and falls under the 752106 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Arisandha 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 Arisandha

According to the 2011 Census, Arisandha village had a total population of 1,805 people, including 906 males and 899 females, living in 420 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.55%, with male literacy at 89.80% and female literacy at 77.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 202.

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

Nearby Villages of Arisandha

Arisandha 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 Arisandha

Arisandha 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 25.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Arisandha is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Arisandha is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arisandha

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

Health Facilities in Arisandha

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

FAQs about Arisandha