River Block - Astaranga, Puri
River Block is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Astaranga and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Nagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for River Block village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of River Block is 409196. The village covers a total geographical area of 863 hectares and falls under the 752109 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.
River Block 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.
Nearby Villages of River Block
River Block 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Osian | West | 1.39 km |
| Petapada | South | 1.42 km |
| Sunadhar | East | 1.92 km |
| Patasundarpur | West | 2.06 km |
| Alasahi | South-West | 2.08 km |
| Nagar | South | 2.12 km |
| Bairakha | North-East | 2.32 km |
| Dihabeghari | South-West | 2.58 km |
| Beda | North | 2.78 km |
| Naharana | North-East | 2.91 km |
Transport and Connectivity of River Block
River Block 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 45.7 km.
| 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 Puri to River Block is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to River Block is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in River Block
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for River Block village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in River Block
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving River Block village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about River Block
Where is River Block located?
River Block village is located in Astaranga Tehsil, Puri district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of River Block?
The Gram Panchayat of River Block is Nagar.
What is the pincode of River Block?
The pincode of River Block is 752109.