Gilajori - Basta, Balasore

Gilajori is a village situated in the Basta tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Singla and around 50 km from Baleshwar. Raghunathpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gilajori village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gilajori is 392157. The village covers a total geographical area of 106 hectares and falls under the 756081 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Gilajori

As per Census 2011, Gilajori village has a total population of 2,332 people, consisting of 1,199 males and 1,133 females. The village has 533 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 290 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,577 literate and 755 illiterate residents. Additionally, 981 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 108 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gilajori

Gilajori 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 Gilajori

Public transport in the Gilajori is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajghat Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Gilajori is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Gilajori is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gilajori

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

Health Facilities in Gilajori

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

FAQs about Gilajori