Arida village, Serango block, Gajapati | Pincode 761207

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Pranati Raita

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LGD code: 414426
Pincode: 761207
Post office: Gumma (Gajapati)
Population: 428
Households: 89
Literacy rate: 20.3%
Sex ratio: 991 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 170
Distance to district centre: 51 km
Distance to mandal centre: 5 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 276 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 567 km
Nearest railway station: Kuneru · 15 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital,Mondemkhallu · 14 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Arida compares

By population, Arida ranks #55 of 234 villages in Serango mandal.

Literacy rate

20.3%

−21.3% vs mandal average

Arida: 20.3%
Serango mandal: 41.6%
Gajapati district: 45.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

991

−66 vs mandal average

Arida: 991
Serango mandal: 1,057

Household size

people per home

4.8

+0.1 vs mandal average

Arida: 4.8
Serango mandal: 4.7

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Arida at a glance

Arida is a village of 428 people in 89 households (Census 2011) in Serango block, Gajapati district, Odisha, the 55th-largest of 234 villages in Serango block. Literacy is 20%, 21 points below the block average of 42% and the sex ratio is 991 women per 1,000 men. It lies 51 km from the Gajapati district centre, 34 km from Veeraghattam, the nearest town, 15 km from Kuneru railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 761207, served by Gumma (Gajapati) post office; the LGD village code is 414426. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital,Mondemkhallu, 14 km away. The sarpanch is Pranati Raita. The population is estimated at 505 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Arida · this village	428	20%	—
Engerada · Serango	483	33%	0 km N
Aranda · Serango	529	50%	0 km N
Saratal · Serango	332	49%	0 km N
Garlip · Serango	8	75%	0 km N
Tabarada · Serango	75	53%	0 km N
Artana · Serango	144	51%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Arida

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 13
Power hours (winter): 18
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: KASHINAGARA
Distance to nearest town (km): 26
Distance to district HQ (km): 34
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 34
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Brusava
Total area (ha): 1,092
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 68.55

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Arida

LGD code: 414426
Pincode: 761207
Post office: Gumma (Gajapati)
Population (Census 2011): 428
Population (projected 2026): 505
Households: 89
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 991
Literacy rate: 20.3%
Coordinates: 18.99682°N, 83.58018°E
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Pranati Raita
Block / Mandal: Serango

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Gajapati district level

Then & Now

Arida — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

428

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

505

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

105

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 428Census 2011
Households: 89Census 2011
Literacy rate: 20.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 991 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5052026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 1052026 projection
Active job cards: 93,072MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 57,080MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 999NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 50.5%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 94.1%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 58.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 97.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 66.1%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Gajapati district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Gajapati district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Gajapati district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Arida

Mandal centre

Serango · ≈ 4.7 km

≈ 10 min by car · 11 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Gajapati · ≈ 51 km

≈ 1 h 46 min by car · 2 h 5 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 14,315 people

Veeraghattam · ≈ 34 km

≈ 1 h 11 min by car · 1 h 24 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar276 kmcapital
Hyderabad567 km
Kolkata637 km
Chennai747 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKuneru15 km
Bus stopAmiti Colony Bus Stop4 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital,Mondemkhallu14 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India26 km
Petrol pumpSri Kanthamma Filling Station22 km
CollegeAPSWREIS JUNIOR COLLEGE KOMARADA17 km
Police stationKusa15 km

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What is the pincode of Arida?

The pincode of Arida, Serango block, Gajapati district, Odisha is 761207. The post office is Gumma (Gajapati).

Which post office delivers to Arida?

Mail for Arida is delivered through Gumma (Gajapati) post office, pincode 761207, in Serango block, Gajapati district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Arida located?

Arida is a village in Serango block of Gajapati district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Arida as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Arida village has a population of 428 across 89 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Arida?

The current sarpanch of Arida gram panchayat is Pranati Raita.

What is the literacy rate in Arida?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Arida village is 20.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Arida?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Arida village is 991 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Arida?

12 schemes currently match residents of Arida, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Arida from Gajapati district centre?

Arida is approximately 51 km (straight-line) from the centre of Gajapati district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Arida?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Arida village is 414426.

Which is the nearest town to Arida?

Veeraghattam (population 14,315, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 34 km from Arida in a straight line.

How big is Arida compared to other villages in Serango block?

Arida ranks 55 of 234 villages in Serango block by Census 2011 population (428 residents).

How far is Arida from Bhubaneswar?

Arida is about 276 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 359 km.

How far is Arida from Hyderabad?

Arida is about 567 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 737 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Arida?

Kuneru is the nearest railway station to Arida, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 20 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Arida?

Amiti Colony Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Arida, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Arida?

Government Hospital,Mondemkhallu is the nearest hospital or health centre to Arida, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Arida?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Arida, about 26 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 34 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Arida?

Sri Kanthamma Filling Station is the nearest petrol pump to Arida, about 22 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 28 km.

What is the population of Arida in 2026?

Arida is estimated at 505 people in 2026, up about 18% from 428 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Arida in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Arida in Gajapati district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Arida?

Pranati Raita is the sarpanch of Arida gram panchayat, Serango block. See the sarpanch list of Serango block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-08
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)