Aliha - Khaira, Balasore

Aliha is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Similia and around 78 km from Baleshwar. Badajaypur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aliha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aliha is 394104. The village covers a total geographical area of 192 hectares and falls under the 756134 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Aliha 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 Aliha

According to the 2011 Census, Aliha village had a total population of 699 people, including 339 males and 360 females, living in 167 households. The sex ratio was 1,062 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.80%, with male literacy at 89.60% and female literacy at 72.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 267, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Aliha

Aliha 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 Aliha

Aliha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranital, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Aliha is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Aliha is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aliha

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

Health Facilities in Aliha

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

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