Ria - Simulia, Balasore

Ria is a village situated in the Simulia tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Similia and around 53 km from Baleshwar. Markona serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ria is 394131. The village covers a total geographical area of 240 hectares and falls under the 756134 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Ria 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 Ria

As per Census 2011, Ria village has a total population of 1,950 people, consisting of 979 males and 971 females. The village has 424 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 183 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,495 literate and 455 illiterate residents. Additionally, 42 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 388 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ria

Ria 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 Ria

Ria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Markona, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Ria is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Ria is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ria

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

Health Facilities in Ria

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

FAQs about Ria