Agarapada - Pipili, Puri

Agarapada is a village situated in the Pipili tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pipili and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Sampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Agarapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agarapada is 408762. The village covers a total geographical area of 27 hectares and falls under the 752104 pincode. Pipili is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Agarapada 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 Agarapada

According to the 2011 Census, Agarapada village had a total population of 200 people, including 92 males and 108 females, living in 38 households. The sex ratio was 1,174 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.66%, with male literacy at 86.42% and female literacy at 79.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Agarapada

Agarapada 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 Agarapada

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Agarapada. The nearest railway station is Jenapur Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipili to Agarapada is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Agarapada is about 37 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 Agarapada

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

Health Facilities in Agarapada

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

FAQs about Agarapada