Betna - Khaira, Balasore
Betna is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Khaira and around 60 km from Baleshwar. Achutipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Betna village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Betna is 393470. The village covers a total geographical area of 4 hectares and falls under the 756049 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Betna 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.
Nearby Villages of Betna
Betna 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Kusundaspur | West | 0.84 km |
| Achhutipur | North-East | 1.01 km |
| Ohada | East | 1.30 km |
| Jhatia | South-East | 1.55 km |
| Sahidnagar | South-West | 1.62 km |
| Balipur | North | 1.70 km |
| Panisauli | West | 1.74 km |
| Gandibed | South-West | 1.89 km |
| Kumbharkhani | South-West | 1.96 km |
| Parbatipur | South | 1.96 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Betna
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Betna. The nearest railway station is Sabira, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.9 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Betna is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Betna is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Betna
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Betna village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Betna
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Betna village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Betna
Where is Betna located?
Betna village is located in Khaira Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Betna?
The Gram Panchayat of Betna is Achutipur.
What is the pincode of Betna?
The pincode of Betna is 756049.