Edabans - Astaranga, Puri

Edabans is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Astaranga and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Talada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Edabans village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Edabans is 409192. The village covers a total geographical area of 105 hectares and falls under the 752119 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Edabans

According to the 2011 Census, Edabans village had a total population of 727 people, including 354 males and 373 females, living in 191 households. The sex ratio was 1,054 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.06%, with male literacy at 89.69% and female literacy at 71.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 72.

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

Nearby Villages of Edabans

Edabans 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 Edabans

Edabans is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Edabans is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Edabans is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Edabans

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

Health Facilities in Edabans

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

FAQs about Edabans