Alligarh - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Alligarh is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Kujang and around 60 km from Jagatsinghapur . Balitutha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alligarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alligarh is 397267. The village covers a total geographical area of 156 hectares and falls under the 754141 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Alligarh 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 Alligarh

As per Census 2011, Alligarh village has a total population of 506 people, consisting of 269 males and 237 females. The village has 122 households and a sex ratio of 881 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 437 literate and 69 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Alligarh

Alligarh 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 Alligarh

Alligarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Alligarh is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Alligarh is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alligarh

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

Health Facilities in Alligarh

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

FAQs about Alligarh