Beherasahi - Jaleswar, Balasore

Beherasahi is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 52 km from Raibania and around 72 km from Baleshwar. Khudiamajhisahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Beherasahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Beherasahi is 391395. The village covers a total geographical area of 227 hectares and falls under the 756033 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Beherasahi

As per Census 2011, Beherasahi village has a total population of 1,460 people, consisting of 731 males and 729 females. The village has 376 households and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males. There are 164 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 896 literate and 564 illiterate residents. Additionally, 341 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 10 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,460731729
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1648282
Scheduled Castes (SC)341180161
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1037
Literate Population896537359
Illiterate Population564194370

Nearby Villages of Beherasahi

Beherasahi 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)
MunutuniaNorth-West1.06 km
PaharajpurSouth1.40 km
MoyaruiEast1.70 km
BaunsagariaSouth-West1.86 km
HasimpurSouth-East2.17 km
DakhinpaharajpurSouth2.34 km
LalitapurNorth-East2.36 km
MahammadabadEast2.50 km
KhudiamajhisahiNorth-West2.51 km
TotaparaNorth2.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Beherasahi

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Beherasahi. The nearest railway station is Angua, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.6 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 Jaleswar to Beherasahi is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Beherasahi is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Beherasahi

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

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

Health Facilities in Beherasahi

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

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

FAQs about Beherasahi

Where is Beherasahi located?

Beherasahi village is located in Jaleswar Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Beherasahi?

The Gram Panchayat of Beherasahi is Khudiamajhisahi.

What is the pincode of Beherasahi?

The pincode of Beherasahi is 756033.

What is the population of Beherasahi?

Beherasahi has a total population of 1,460, including 731 males and 729 females.

How many households are there in Beherasahi?

There are 376 households in Beherasahi.

What is the literacy rate in Beherasahi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Beherasahi is 61.37%. Male literacy is 73.46% and female literacy is 49.25%.