Suthang - Bahanaga, Balasore

Suthang is a village situated in the Bahanaga tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Soro and around 17 km from Baleshwar. Khantapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Suthang village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Suthang is 393879. The village covers a total geographical area of 189 hectares and falls under the 756043 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Suthang 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 Suthang

According to the 2011 Census, Suthang village had a total population of 1,518 people, including 784 males and 734 females, living in 346 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.10%, with male literacy at 84.93% and female literacy at 77.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 396, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 282.

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

Nearby Villages of Suthang

Suthang 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 Suthang

Suthang is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khantapara, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 130.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Suthang is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Suthang is about 17 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 Suthang

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

Health Facilities in Suthang

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

FAQs about Suthang