Agarpada - Basta, Balasore

Agarpada is a village situated in the Basta tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Singla and around 42 km from Baleshwar. Sahada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Agarpada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agarpada is 392279. The village covers a total geographical area of 73 hectares and falls under the 756080 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Agarpada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Basta Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balasore Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Agarpada

As per Census 2011, Agarpada village has a total population of 689 people, consisting of 347 males and 342 females. The village has 166 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 119 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 358 literate and 331 illiterate residents. Additionally, 672 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Agarpada

Agarpada 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 Agarpada

Agarpada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rupsa Jn, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Agarpada is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Agarpada is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Agarpada

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

Health Facilities in Agarpada

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

FAQs about Agarpada