Velora - Basta, Balasore

Velora is a village situated in the Basta tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from Basta and around 40 km from Baleshwar. Velora village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Velora is 392328. The village covers a total geographical area of 227 hectares and falls under the 756029 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Velora 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 Velora

According to the 2011 Census, Velora village had a total population of 1,571 people, including 795 males and 776 females, living in 367 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.48%, with male literacy at 84.33% and female literacy at 70.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 325, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 286.

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

Nearby Villages of Velora

Velora 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 Velora

Velora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajghat Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Velora is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Velora is about 40 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 Velora

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

Health Facilities in Velora

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

FAQs about Velora