Borikina - Balikuda, Jagatsinghapur

Borikina is a village situated in the Balikuda tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balikuda and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Borikana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Borikina village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Borikina is 398326. The village covers a total geographical area of 125 hectares and falls under the 754110 pincode. Jagatsinghapur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Borikina village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balikuda-ersama Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Borikina

According to the 2011 Census, Borikina village had a total population of 875 people, including 424 males and 451 females, living in 208 households. The sex ratio was 1,064 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.64%, with male literacy at 95.30% and female literacy at 76.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 138.

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

Nearby Villages of Borikina

Borikina 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 Borikina

Borikina is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Borikina is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Borikina

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

Health Facilities in Borikina

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

FAQs about Borikina