Arangapantei - Bhograi, Balasore

Arangapantei is a village situated in the Bhograi tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from Bhograi and around 77 km from Baleshwar. Kumbhirgadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arangapantei village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arangapantei is 391750. The village covers a total geographical area of 119 hectares and falls under the 756038 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Arangapantei village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhograi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balasore Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Arangapantei

According to the 2011 Census, Arangapantei village had a total population of 1,141 people, including 585 males and 556 females, living in 200 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.46%, with male literacy at 89.64% and female literacy at 66.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 827.

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

Nearby Villages of Arangapantei

Arangapantei 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 Arangapantei

Arangapantei is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Digha Flag Station, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Arangapantei is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Arangapantei is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arangapantei

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

Health Facilities in Arangapantei

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

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