Rela - Jaleswar, Balasore

Rela is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from Jaleswar and around 63 km from Baleshwar. Paschimbad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rela village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rela is 391589. The village covers a total geographical area of 30 hectares and falls under the 756026 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Rela 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 Rela

According to the 2011 Census, Rela village had a total population of 611 people, including 314 males and 297 females, living in 147 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.04%, with male literacy at 95.97% and female literacy at 79.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 305, 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 Rela

Rela 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 Rela

Rela is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 111.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Rela is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Rela 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 Rela

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

Health Facilities in Rela

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

FAQs about Rela