Pakhar - Soro, Balasore

Pakhar is a village situated in the Soro tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Soro and around 45 km from Baleshwar. Saknar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pakhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pakhar is 394014. The village covers a total geographical area of 527 hectares and falls under the 756046 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Pakhar 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 Pakhar

According to the 2011 Census, Pakhar village had a total population of 4,535 people, including 2,342 males and 2,193 females, living in 1,061 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.26%, with male literacy at 88.95% and female literacy at 75.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 748, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 43.

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

Nearby Villages of Pakhar

Pakhar 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 Pakhar

Pakhar 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 114.6 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Pakhar

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

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