Asimila - Bahanaga, Balasore

Asimila is a village situated in the Bahanaga tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Soro and around 28 km from Baleshwar. Dandaharipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asimila village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asimila is 393819. The village covers a total geographical area of 277 hectares and falls under the 756044 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Asimila

According to the 2011 Census, Asimila village had a total population of 1,622 people, including 820 males and 802 females, living in 374 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.88%, with male literacy at 91.10% and female literacy at 78.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 668, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Asimila

Asimila 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 Asimila

Asimila is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bahanaga Bazar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Asimila is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Asimila is about 28 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 Asimila

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

Health Facilities in Asimila

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

FAQs about Asimila