Amurda - Ulunda, Sonepur

Amurda is a village situated in the Ulunda tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Ulunda and around 12 km from Subarnapur. Panchamahala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amurda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amurda is 419221. The village covers a total geographical area of 302 hectares and falls under the 767062 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Amurda

According to the 2011 Census, Amurda village had a total population of 1,049 people, including 536 males and 513 females, living in 254 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.40%, with male literacy at 69.96% and female literacy at 50.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 152, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Amurda

Amurda 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 Amurda

Amurda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khalipali, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Amurda is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Amurda is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amurda

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

Health Facilities in Amurda

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

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