Besalia

Besalia is a village located in Dhenkanal Sadar tehsil of Dhenkanal district in Odisha, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Dhenkanal Sadar (tehsildar office) and 7km away from district headquarter Dhenkanal. As per 2009 stats, Gundicha Pada is the gram panchayat of Besalia village.

Here you can discover what makes Besalia unique in its vibrant Dhenkanal Sadar-Dhenkanal region. You’ll see Besalia’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 Besalia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Besalia is 403303. The village spans a total geographical area of 267 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759025. Dhenkanal is nearest town to Besalia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 7km away.

When it comes to local governance, Besalia 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 Hindol Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Besalia

Population of Besalia

According to the 2011 Census, Besalia has a total population of about 1,346, with approximately 698 males and 648 females. The sex ratio is around 928 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 198 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 616 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 106. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.96%, with male literacy at about 77.36% and female literacy near 68.21%. There are around 341 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Besalia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Besalia

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

Nearby Villages of Besalia

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

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