Attapur - Soro, Balasore

Attapur is a village situated in the Soro tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Soro and around 50 km from Baleshwar. Attapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Attapur is 393737. The village covers a total geographical area of 288 hectares and falls under the 756045 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Attapur 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 Attapur

According to the 2011 Census, Attapur village had a total population of 1,872 people, including 947 males and 925 females, living in 426 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.88%, with male literacy at 90.25% and female literacy at 77.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 544, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 87.

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

Nearby Villages of Attapur

Attapur 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 Attapur

Public transport in the Attapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sabira, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Attapur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Attapur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Attapur

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

Health Facilities in Attapur

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

FAQs about Attapur