Shibagatia - Basta, Balasore

Shibagatia is a village situated in the Basta tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Basta and around 29 km from Baleshwar. Mathani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shibagatia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shibagatia is 392484. The village covers a total geographical area of 26 hectares and falls under the 756029 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Shibagatia 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 Shibagatia

As per Census 2011, Shibagatia village has a total population of 85 people, consisting of 51 males and 34 females. The village has 17 households and a sex ratio of 666 females per 1,000 males. There are 8 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 72 literate and 13 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population855134
Child Population (0–6 yrs)871
Literate Population724131
Illiterate Population13103

Nearby Villages of Shibagatia

Shibagatia 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PegarpadaNorth0.78 km
SankhudiSouth-West0.78 km
DhanahandaSouth-East1.07 km
MathaniNorth-West1.23 km
PoraparaSouth1.42 km
JamunapadaEast1.58 km
BadkhudiSouth-West1.77 km
GahirasimuliaWest1.81 km
KadalihandaEast2.05 km
JamalpurNorth-East2.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shibagatia

Shibagatia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is N Mayurbhanj Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Shibagatia is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Shibagatia is about 29 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 Shibagatia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Shibagatia

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Shibagatia

Where is Shibagatia located?

Shibagatia village is located in Basta Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shibagatia?

The Gram Panchayat of Shibagatia is Mathani.

What is the pincode of Shibagatia?

The pincode of Shibagatia is 756029.

What is the population of Shibagatia?

Shibagatia has a total population of 85, including 51 males and 34 females.

How many households are there in Shibagatia?

There are 17 households in Shibagatia.

What is the literacy rate in Shibagatia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shibagatia is 84.71%. Male literacy is 80.39% and female literacy is 91.18%.