Abjanna - Simulia, Balasore

Abjanna is a village situated in the Simulia tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Similia and around 66 km from Baleshwar. Abjhuna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Abjanna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Abjanna is 394241. The village covers a total geographical area of 290 hectares and falls under the 756134 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Abjanna 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 Abjanna

According to the 2011 Census, Abjanna village had a total population of 1,126 people, including 575 males and 551 females, living in 244 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.70%, with male literacy at 83.60% and female literacy at 67.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 518, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 90.

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

Nearby Villages of Abjanna

Abjanna 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 Abjanna

Abjanna 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 100.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Abjanna is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Abjanna is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Abjanna

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

Health Facilities in Abjanna

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

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