Polanga - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Polanga is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Abhyachandpur and around 40 km from Jagatsinghapur . Gadakujanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Polanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Polanga is 397304. The village covers a total geographical area of 310 hectares and falls under the 754141 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Polanga 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 Polanga

As per Census 2011, Polanga village has a total population of 396 people, consisting of 216 males and 180 females. The village has 96 households and a sex ratio of 833 females per 1,000 males. There are 72 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 248 literate and 148 illiterate residents. Additionally, 24 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 21 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Polanga

Polanga 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 Polanga

Polanga is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Polanga is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Polanga is about 40 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 Polanga

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

Health Facilities in Polanga

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

FAQs about Polanga