Iswarpur - Nilagiri, Balasore

Iswarpur is a village situated in the Nilagiri tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Nilagiri and around 35 km from Baleshwar. Iswarpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Iswarpur is 393239. The village covers a total geographical area of 181 hectares and falls under the 756042 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Iswarpur 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 Iswarpur

As per Census 2011, Iswarpur village has a total population of 1,197 people, consisting of 630 males and 567 females. The village has 300 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 968 literate and 229 illiterate residents. Additionally, 96 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Iswarpur

Iswarpur 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 Iswarpur

Iswarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bahanaga Bazar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Iswarpur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Iswarpur is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Iswarpur

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

Health Facilities in Iswarpur

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

FAQs about Iswarpur