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

As per Census 2011, Pakhara village has a total population of 1,134 people, consisting of 550 males and 584 females. The village has 291 households and a sex ratio of 1,061 females per 1,000 males. There are 142 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 839 literate and 295 illiterate residents. Additionally, 201 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 55 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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