Biswalapada - Kishannagar, Cuttack

Biswalapada is a village situated in the Kishannagar tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kishannagar and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Kishorenagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Biswalapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Biswalapada is 399938. The village covers a total geographical area of 150 hectares and falls under the 754131 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Biswalapada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Cuttack sadar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Cuttack Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Biswalapada

As per Census 2011, Biswalapada village has a total population of 619 people, consisting of 317 males and 302 females. The village has 142 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 441 literate and 178 illiterate residents. Additionally, 251 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population619317302
Child Population (0–6 yrs)673433
Scheduled Castes (SC)251131120
Literate Population441253188
Illiterate Population17864114

Nearby Villages of Biswalapada

Biswalapada 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SantarapurNorth-West0.80 km
BalisukuriEast0.88 km
SingaloSouth-West1.57 km
MulapaidaSouth-East1.76 km
NaradagaudagaonSouth1.76 km
BhoipadaNorth-East1.83 km
HulipurNorth-West1.85 km
KesannagarNorth1.99 km
JaganathapurSouth-East2.02 km
AriloSouth-West2.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Biswalapada

Biswalapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badakhandita, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Biswalapada is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Biswalapada is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Biswalapada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Biswalapada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Biswalapada

Where is Biswalapada located?

Biswalapada village is located in Kishannagar Tehsil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Biswalapada?

The Gram Panchayat of Biswalapada is Kishorenagar.

What is the pincode of Biswalapada?

The pincode of Biswalapada is 754131.

What is the population of Biswalapada?

Biswalapada has a total population of 619, including 317 males and 302 females.

How many households are there in Biswalapada?

There are 142 households in Biswalapada.

What is the literacy rate in Biswalapada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Biswalapada is 71.24%. Male literacy is 79.81% and female literacy is 62.25%.