Jirital - Bahanaga, Balasore

Jirital is a village situated in the Bahanaga tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Soro and around 23 km from Baleshwar. Kasabajayapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jirital village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jirital is 393858. The village covers a total geographical area of 345 hectares and falls under the 756043 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Jirital 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 Jirital

According to the 2011 Census, Jirital village had a total population of 2,053 people, including 1,084 males and 969 females, living in 517 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.18%, with male literacy at 97.18% and female literacy at 82.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 456, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Jirital

Jirital 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 Jirital

Jirital is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Panpana, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Jirital is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Jirital is about 23 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 Jirital

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

Health Facilities in Jirital

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

FAQs about Jirital