Avana - Bahanaga, Balasore

Avana is a village situated in the Bahanaga tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Soro and around 49 km from Baleshwar. Avana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Avana is 393953. The village covers a total geographical area of 219 hectares and falls under the 756051 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Avana 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 Avana

According to the 2011 Census, Avana village had a total population of 2,974 people, including 1,525 males and 1,449 females, living in 675 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.65%, with male literacy at 89.32% and female literacy at 71.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,522, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Avana

Avana 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 Avana

Avana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bahanaga Bazar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Avana is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Avana is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Avana

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

Health Facilities in Avana

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

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