Agapada - Khaira, Balasore

Agapada is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Khaira and around 53 km from Baleshwar. Sundiragandibed serves as the Gram Panchayat for Agapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agapada is 393591. The village covers a total geographical area of 60 hectares and falls under the 756048 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Agapada

According to the 2011 Census, Agapada village had a total population of 145 people, including 65 males and 80 females, living in 44 households. The sex ratio was 1,231 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.98%, with male literacy at 98.04% and female literacy at 85.92%.

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

Nearby Villages of Agapada

Agapada 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 Agapada

Agapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Markona, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Agapada is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Agapada is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Agapada

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

Health Facilities in Agapada

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

FAQs about Agapada