Routrapur - Jaleswar, Balasore
Routrapur is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from Raibania and around 74 km from Baleshwar. Saradarbandh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Routrapur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Routrapur is 391349. The village covers a total geographical area of 69 hectares and falls under the 756033 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.
Routrapur 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 Routrapur
According to the 2011 Census, Routrapur village had a total population of 330 people, including 157 males and 173 females, living in 86 households. The sex ratio was 1,102 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.21%, with male literacy at 95.59% and female literacy at 65.99%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 167.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 330 | 157 | 173 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 47 | 21 | 26 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 167 | 80 | 87 |
| Literate Population | 227 | 130 | 97 |
| Illiterate Population | 103 | 27 | 76 |
Nearby Villages of Routrapur
Routrapur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Routrapur
Routrapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Routrapur is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Routrapur is about 74 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 Routrapur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Routrapur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Routrapur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Routrapur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Routrapur
Where is Routrapur located?
Routrapur village is located in Jaleswar Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Routrapur?
The Gram Panchayat of Routrapur is Saradarbandh.
What is the pincode of Routrapur?
The pincode of Routrapur is 756033.
What is the population of Routrapur?
Routrapur had a total population of 330, including 157 males and 173 females.
How many households are there in Routrapur?
Routrapur had 86 households.
What is the literacy rate in Routrapur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Routrapur was 80.21%. Male literacy was 95.59% and female literacy was 65.99%.