Ora - Rajapur, Chitrakoot

Ora is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 33 km from Karwi and around 33 km from Chitrakoot. Ora village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ora is 155553. The village covers a total geographical area of 1205.6 hectares and falls under the 210206 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town.

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

Population of Ora

As per Census 2011, Ora village has a total population of 4,897 people, consisting of 2,718 males and 2,179 females. The village has 741 households and a sex ratio of 801 females per 1,000 males. There are 814 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,240 literate and 2,657 illiterate residents. Additionally, 945 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ora are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,8972,7182,179
Child Population (0–6 yrs)814440374
Scheduled Castes (SC)945536409
Literate Population2,2401,487753
Illiterate Population2,6571,2311,426

Nearby Villages of Ora

Ora 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DighariWest2.52 km
KolauraNorth2.86 km
NaharaEast3.11 km
Agar HundaSouth-East3.11 km
DighauraWest3.24 km
KhairiSouth3.56 km
BasaharEast3.92 km
Bachhaundha SaneeNorth4.06 km
Mamsee KhurdNorth-West4.15 km
RampurEast4.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ora

Ora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chitrakutdham Karwi, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chitrakoot to Ora is about 33 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 Ora

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ora

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ora

Where is Ora located?

Ora village is located in Rajapur Tehsil, Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ora?

Ora is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ora?

The pincode of Ora is 210206.

What is the population of Ora?

Ora has a total population of 4,897, including 2,718 males and 2,179 females.

How many households are there in Ora?

There are 741 households in Ora.

What is the literacy rate in Ora?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ora is 45.74%. Male literacy is 54.71% and female literacy is 34.56%.