Paschimsimulia - Basta, Balasore

Paschimsimulia is a village situated in the Basta tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Rupsa and around 28 km from Baleshwar. Gadpada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paschimsimulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paschimsimulia is 392609. The village covers a total geographical area of 25 hectares and falls under the 756028 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Paschimsimulia 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 Paschimsimulia

According to the 2011 Census, Paschimsimulia village had a total population of 215 people, including 108 males and 107 females, living in 48 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.15%, with male literacy at 89.01% and female literacy at 79.35%.

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

Nearby Villages of Paschimsimulia

Paschimsimulia 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 Paschimsimulia

Paschimsimulia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Thakurtola, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Paschimsimulia is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Paschimsimulia is about 28 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 Paschimsimulia

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

Health Facilities in Paschimsimulia

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

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