Orddana - Jhalda - I, Purulia

Orddana is a village situated in the Jhalda - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.9 km from Jhalda and around 53.9 km from Purulia. Mathari-khamar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Orddana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Orddana is 331340. The village covers a total geographical area of 272.5 hectares and falls under the 723202 pincode. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Orddana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Orddana

As per Census 2011, Orddana village has a total population of 1,170 people, consisting of 593 males and 577 females. The village has 234 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 167 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 709 literate and 461 illiterate residents. Additionally, 28 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 57 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Orddana

Orddana 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 Orddana

Orddana is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jhalida, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalda to Orddana is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Orddana is about 53.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Orddana

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

Health Facilities in Orddana

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

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