Pahana

Pahana is a village located in Singla tehsil of Baleshwar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Singla (tehsildar office) and 41km away from district headquarter Baleshwar. As per 2009 stats, Sahada is the gram panchayat of Pahana village.

Here you can discover what makes Pahana unique in its vibrant Singla-Baleshwar region. You’ll see Pahana’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Pahana

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pahana is 392255. The village spans a total geographical area of 82 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 756080. Baleshwar is nearest town to Pahana village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 42km away.

When it comes to local governance, Pahana village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Basta Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balasore Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Pahana

Population of Pahana

According to the 2011 Census, Pahana has a total population of about 470, with approximately 240 males and 230 females. The sex ratio is around 958 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 65 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 62 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 8. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.98%, with male literacy at about 78.75% and female literacy near 66.96%. There are around 119 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pahana's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pahana

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Pahana. As per the 2011 stats, Pahana had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Pahana

Knowing the nearby villages of Pahana helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Pahana.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pahana