Somanathpur - Simulia, Balasore
Somanathpur is a village situated in the Simulia tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Similia and around 65 km from Baleshwar. Abjhuna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Somanathpur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Somanathpur is 394259. The village covers a total geographical area of 218 hectares and falls under the 756134 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.
Somanathpur 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 Somanathpur
According to the 2011 Census, Somanathpur village had a total population of 1,389 people, including 718 males and 671 females, living in 304 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.96%, with male literacy at 95.09% and female literacy at 80.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 77, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 64.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,389 | 718 | 671 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 151 | 86 | 65 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 77 | 40 | 37 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 64 | 36 | 28 |
| Literate Population | 1,089 | 601 | 488 |
| Illiterate Population | 300 | 117 | 183 |
Nearby Villages of Somanathpur
Somanathpur 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 Somanathpur
Somanathpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. Somanathpur has a railway station.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Somanathpur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Somanathpur is about 65 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 Somanathpur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Somanathpur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Somanathpur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Somanathpur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Somanathpur
Where is Somanathpur located?
Somanathpur village is located in Simulia Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Somanathpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Somanathpur is Abjhuna.
What is the pincode of Somanathpur?
The pincode of Somanathpur is 756134.
What is the population of Somanathpur?
Somanathpur had a total population of 1,389, including 718 males and 671 females.
How many households are there in Somanathpur?
Somanathpur had 304 households.
What is the literacy rate in Somanathpur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Somanathpur was 87.96%. Male literacy was 95.09% and female literacy was 80.53%.