Ikra - Jaleswar, Balasore

Ikra is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Jaleswar and around 63 km from Baleshwar. Khatina serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ikra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ikra is 391553. The village covers a total geographical area of 151 hectares and falls under the 756034 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Ikra 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 Ikra

According to the 2011 Census, Ikra village had a total population of 1,452 people, including 765 males and 687 females, living in 309 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.57%, with male literacy at 94.99% and female literacy at 79.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 495, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Ikra

Ikra 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 Ikra

Public transport in the Ikra is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jaleswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Ikra is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Ikra is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ikra

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

Health Facilities in Ikra

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

FAQs about Ikra