Alasua - Bahanaga, Balasore

Alasua is a village situated in the Bahanaga tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from Soro and around 24 km from Baleshwar. Kasabajayapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alasua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alasua is 393862. The village covers a total geographical area of 228 hectares and falls under the 756043 pincode. Nilagiri is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Alasua

As per Census 2011, Alasua village has a total population of 949 people, consisting of 484 males and 465 females. The village has 245 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 76 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 750 literate and 199 illiterate residents. Additionally, 154 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 24 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Alasua

Alasua 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 Alasua

Alasua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khantapara, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 129.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nilagiri to Alasua is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Alasua is about 24 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 Alasua

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

Health Facilities in Alasua

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

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