Pakhara - Bahanaga, Balasore

Pakhara is a village situated in the Bahanaga tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Soro and around 40 km from Baleshwar. Saud serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pakhara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pakhara is 393963. The village covers a total geographical area of 176 hectares and falls under the 756046 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Pakhara 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 Pakhara

According to the 2011 Census, Pakhara village had a total population of 1,134 people, including 550 males and 584 females, living in 291 households. The sex ratio was 1,062 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.58%, with male literacy at 89.96% and female literacy at 79.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 201, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Pakhara

Pakhara 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 Pakhara

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Pakhara. The nearest railway station is Bahanaga Bazar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Pakhara is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Pakhara is about 40 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 Pakhara

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

Health Facilities in Pakhara

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

FAQs about Pakhara