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

As per Census 2011, Paschimsimulia village has a total population of 215 people, consisting of 108 males and 107 females. The village has 48 households and a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males. There are 32 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 154 literate and 61 illiterate residents.

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

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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