Srijang - Remuna, Balasore
Srijang is a village situated in the Remuna tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Baleshwar Sadar and around 26 km from Baleshwar. Srijang village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Srijang is 392874. The village covers a total geographical area of 662 hectares and falls under the 756044 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.
Srijang village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Remuna Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balasore Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Srijang
As per Census 2011, Srijang village has a total population of 3,483 people, consisting of 1,802 males and 1,681 females. The village has 788 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 438 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,446 literate and 1,037 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,803 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 10 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Srijang are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,483 | 1,802 | 1,681 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 438 | 243 | 195 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,803 | 940 | 863 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Literate Population | 2,446 | 1,384 | 1,062 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,037 | 418 | 619 |
Nearby Villages of Srijang
Srijang is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Srijang
Srijang is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Srijang is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Srijang is about 26 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 Srijang
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Srijang village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Srijang
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Srijang village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Srijang
Where is Srijang located?
Srijang village is located in Remuna Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Srijang?
Srijang is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Srijang?
The pincode of Srijang is 756044.
What is the population of Srijang?
Srijang has a total population of 3,483, including 1,802 males and 1,681 females.
How many households are there in Srijang?
There are 788 households in Srijang.
What is the literacy rate in Srijang?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Srijang is 70.23%. Male literacy is 76.80% and female literacy is 63.18%.