Arla - Bisra, Sundargarh

Arla is a village situated in the Bisra tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisra and around 138 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Bad Bambua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arla is 384501. The village covers a total geographical area of 282 hectares and falls under the 770036 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Arla

According to the 2011 Census, Arla village had a total population of 826 people, including 455 males and 371 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 815 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.99%, with male literacy at 81.42% and female literacy at 60.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 575.

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

Nearby Villages of Arla

Arla 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 Arla

Arla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jaraikela, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Arla is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Arla is about 138 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arla

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

Health Facilities in Arla

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

FAQs about Arla