Bantada - Soro, Balasore

Bantada is a village situated in the Soro tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Soro and around 45 km from Baleshwar. Kedarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bantada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bantada is 393999. The village covers a total geographical area of 59 hectares and falls under the 756045 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bantada 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 Bantada

According to the 2011 Census, Bantada village had a total population of 159 people, including 82 males and 77 females, living in 40 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.43%, with male literacy at 90.28% and female literacy at 82.35%.

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

Nearby Villages of Bantada

Bantada 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 Bantada

Bantada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 111.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Bantada is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Bantada is about 45 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 Bantada

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

Health Facilities in Bantada

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

FAQs about Bantada