Rasidpur - Simulia, Balasore

Rasidpur is a village situated in the Simulia tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Similia and around 60 km from Baleshwar. Kirkona serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rasidpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rasidpur is 394139. The village covers a total geographical area of 94 hectares and falls under the 756134 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Rasidpur 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 Rasidpur

According to the 2011 Census, Rasidpur village had a total population of 832 people, including 435 males and 397 females, living in 204 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.68%, with male literacy at 91.01% and female literacy at 75.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 300.

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

Nearby Villages of Rasidpur

Rasidpur 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 Rasidpur

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Rasidpur. The nearest railway station is Sabira, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Rasidpur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Rasidpur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rasidpur

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

Health Facilities in Rasidpur

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

FAQs about Rasidpur