Berhampur - Nilagiri, Balasore

Berhampur is a village situated in the Nilagiri tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Berhampur and around 45 km from Baleshwar. Berhampur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Berhampur is 393261. The village covers a total geographical area of 168 hectares and falls under the 756058 pincode. Nilagiri is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Berhampur

As per Census 2011, Berhampur village has a total population of 1,454 people, consisting of 732 males and 722 females. The village has 449 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 133 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,181 literate and 273 illiterate residents. Additionally, 96 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Berhampur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Berhampur

Berhampur 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 Berhampur

Berhampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khantapara, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nilagiri to Berhampur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Berhampur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Berhampur

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

Health Facilities in Berhampur

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

FAQs about Berhampur