Anantapur - Soro, Balasore

Anantapur is a village situated in the Soro tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Soro and around 47 km from Baleshwar. Antapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Anantapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Anantapur is 394015. The village covers a total geographical area of 382 hectares and falls under the 756046 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Anantapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Soro Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhadrak Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Anantapur

According to the 2011 Census, Anantapur village had a total population of 4,787 people, including 2,474 males and 2,313 females, living in 1,208 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.58%, with male literacy at 88.16% and female literacy at 70.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,817, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Anantapur

Anantapur 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 Anantapur

Public transport in the Anantapur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Soro, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Anantapur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Anantapur is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Anantapur

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

Health Facilities in Anantapur

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

FAQs about Anantapur