Ardapal - Jamankira, Sambalpur

Ardapal is a village situated in the Jamankira tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jamankira and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Tikiba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ardapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ardapal is 381953. The village covers a total geographical area of 165 hectares and falls under the 768107 pincode. Kochinda is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Ardapal

According to the 2011 Census, Ardapal village had a total population of 172 people, including 84 males and 88 females, living in 48 households. The sex ratio was 1,048 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.11%, with male literacy at 71.23% and female literacy at 45.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Ardapal

Ardapal 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 Ardapal

Public transport in the Ardapal is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Sason, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kochinda to Ardapal is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Ardapal is about 40 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 Ardapal

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

Health Facilities in Ardapal

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

FAQs about Ardapal