Baliasasan - Nimapada, Puri

Baliasasan is a village situated in the Nimapada tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nimapada and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Haripur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baliasasan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baliasasan is 408872. The village covers a total geographical area of 99 hectares and falls under the 752104 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Baliasasan

According to the 2011 Census, Baliasasan village had a total population of 656 people, including 329 males and 327 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.73%, with male literacy at 89.62% and female literacy at 69.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 135.

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

Nearby Villages of Baliasasan

Baliasasan 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 Baliasasan

Baliasasan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jenapur Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Baliasasan is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Baliasasan is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baliasasan

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

Health Facilities in Baliasasan

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

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