Iswarpur - Rajnagar, Kendrapara

Iswarpur is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Iswarpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Iswarpur is 395813. The village covers a total geographical area of 284 hectares and falls under the 754248 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Iswarpur

As per Census 2011, Iswarpur village has a total population of 885 people, consisting of 449 males and 436 females. The village has 192 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 121 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 639 literate and 246 illiterate residents. Additionally, 72 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population885449436
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1216853
Scheduled Castes (SC)723933
Literate Population639348291
Illiterate Population246101145

Nearby Villages of Iswarpur

Iswarpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PitandaSouth0.94 km
DighiWest1.23 km
Sana GokhaniSouth-East1.37 km
Subhadraprasad DiaNorth-West1.95 km
Rajbijaya NagarSouth-East2.37 km
Panchu PalliSouth-West2.43 km
GobindakanaWest2.71 km
Balabhadraprasad-diaNorth2.90 km
KhuntaWest2.95 km
JayanagarNorth-West2.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Iswarpur

Iswarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Iswarpur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Iswarpur is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Iswarpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Iswarpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Iswarpur

Where is Iswarpur located?

Iswarpur village is located in Rajnagar Tehsil, Kendrapara district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Iswarpur?

Iswarpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Iswarpur?

The pincode of Iswarpur is 754248.

What is the population of Iswarpur?

Iswarpur has a total population of 885, including 449 males and 436 females.

How many households are there in Iswarpur?

There are 192 households in Iswarpur.

What is the literacy rate in Iswarpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Iswarpur is 72.20%. Male literacy is 77.51% and female literacy is 66.74%.