Arda

Arda is a village located in Dhama tehsil of Sambalpur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Dhama (tehsildar office) and 23km away from district headquarter Sambalpur. As per 2009 stats, Sahaspur is the gram panchayat of Arda village.

Here you can discover what makes Arda unique in its vibrant Dhama-Sambalpur region. You’ll see Arda’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Arda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Arda is 382223. The village spans a total geographical area of 183 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 768113. Sambalpur is nearest town to Arda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 23km away.

When it comes to local governance, Arda village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Rairakhol Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Sambalpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Arda

Population of Arda

According to the 2011 Census, Arda has a total population of about 486, with approximately 244 males and 242 females. The sex ratio is around 991 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 47 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 276 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.40%, with male literacy at about 75.00% and female literacy near 53.72%. There are around 140 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Arda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Arda

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Arda. As per the 2011 stats, Arda had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Arda

Knowing the nearby villages of Arda helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Arda.

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