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

As per Census 2011, Pakhar village has a total population of 4,535 people, consisting of 2,342 males and 2,193 females. The village has 1,061 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 526 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,298 literate and 1,237 illiterate residents. Additionally, 748 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 43 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pakhar are given below:

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:

FAQs about Pakhar