Sahidnagar - Khaira, Balasore

Sahidnagar is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Khaira and around 52 km from Baleshwar. Shyamsundarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahidnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahidnagar is 393476. The village covers a total geographical area of 30 hectares and falls under the 756047 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Sahidnagar 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 Sahidnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Sahidnagar village had a total population of 44 people, including 22 males and 22 females, living in 11 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.42%, with male literacy at 77.78% and female literacy at 60.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Sahidnagar

Sahidnagar 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 Sahidnagar

Sahidnagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Markona, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Sahidnagar is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Sahidnagar is about 52 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 Sahidnagar

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

Health Facilities in Sahidnagar

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

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