Sanjaypur - Khaira, Balasore

Sanjaypur is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Similia and around 76 km from Baleshwar. Badajaypur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sanjaypur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sanjaypur is 394095. The village covers a total geographical area of 71 hectares and falls under the 756134 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Sanjaypur 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 Sanjaypur

According to the 2011 Census, Sanjaypur village had a total population of 373 people, including 183 males and 190 females, living in 100 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.72%, with male literacy at 81.01% and female literacy at 67.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 109, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Sanjaypur

Sanjaypur 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 Sanjaypur

Sanjaypur 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 100.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Sanjaypur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Sanjaypur is about 76 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 Sanjaypur

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

Health Facilities in Sanjaypur

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

FAQs about Sanjaypur