Padhiharipur - Basta, Balasore

Padhiharipur is a village situated in the Basta tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from Singla and around 46 km from Baleshwar. Karua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padhiharipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padhiharipur is 392178. The village covers a total geographical area of 74 hectares and falls under the 756023 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Padhiharipur 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 Padhiharipur

As per Census 2011, Padhiharipur village has a total population of 650 people, consisting of 334 males and 316 females. The village has 150 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 79 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 467 literate and 183 illiterate residents. Additionally, 21 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 57 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Padhiharipur

Padhiharipur 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 Padhiharipur

Padhiharipur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rajghat Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Padhiharipur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Padhiharipur is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padhiharipur

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

Health Facilities in Padhiharipur

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

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