Kiarpur - Soro, Balasore

Kiarpur is a village situated in the Soro tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Soro and around 43 km from Baleshwar. Kedarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kiarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kiarpur is 393978. The village covers a total geographical area of 113 hectares and falls under the 756045 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Kiarpur 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 Kiarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kiarpur village had a total population of 741 people, including 376 males and 365 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.00%, with male literacy at 91.34% and female literacy at 80.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Kiarpur

Kiarpur 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 Kiarpur

Kiarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Soro, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Kiarpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Kiarpur is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kiarpur

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

Health Facilities in Kiarpur

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

FAQs about Kiarpur