Halanda - Banapur, Khordha

Halanda is a village situated in the Banapur tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banapur and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Narendrapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Halanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Halanda is 408444. The village covers a total geographical area of 138 hectares and falls under the 752031 pincode. Banapur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Halanda

According to the 2011 Census, Halanda village had a total population of 1,913 people, including 975 males and 938 females, living in 369 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.12%, with male literacy at 93.59% and female literacy at 68.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 572.

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

Nearby Villages of Halanda

Halanda 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 Halanda

Public transport in the Halanda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Solari, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banapur to Halanda is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Halanda is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Halanda

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

Health Facilities in Halanda

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

FAQs about Halanda