Shasimala - Baliguda, Kandhamal
Shasimala is a village situated in the Baliguda tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baliguda and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Phulbani. Jiridikia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shasimala village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Shasimala is 416648. The village covers a total geographical area of 27 hectares and falls under the 762110 pincode. G. Udayagiri is the nearest town, located about 79 km away.
Shasimala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baliguda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Shasimala
Shasimala is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Shasimala
Public transport in the Shasimala is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from G. Udayagiri to Shasimala is about 79 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Shasimala is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Shasimala
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Shasimala village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Shasimala
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Shasimala village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Shasimala
Where is Shasimala located?
Shasimala village is located in Baliguda Tehsil, Kandhamal district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Shasimala?
The Gram Panchayat of Shasimala is Jiridikia.
What is the pincode of Shasimala?
The pincode of Shasimala is 762110.