Biswali - Kujang, Jagatsinghapur

Biswali is a village situated in the Kujang tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Paradeep Lock and around 54 km from Jagatsinghapur . Biswali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Biswali is 397172. The village covers a total geographical area of 24 hectares and falls under the 754141 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Biswali

According to the 2011 Census, Biswali village had a total population of 2,509 people, including 1,281 males and 1,228 females, living in 570 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.13%, with male literacy at 91.20% and female literacy at 76.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,559.

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

Nearby Villages of Biswali

Biswali 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 Biswali

Biswali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bagadia Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Biswali is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Biswali is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Biswali

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

Health Facilities in Biswali

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

FAQs about Biswali