Bastapada - Satyabadi, Puri

Bastapada is a village situated in the Satyabadi tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Satyabadi and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Nuasameswarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bastapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bastapada is 409629. The village covers a total geographical area of 110 hectares and falls under the 752014 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Bastapada

According to the 2011 Census, Bastapada village had a total population of 469 people, including 230 males and 239 females, living in 118 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.37%, with male literacy at 89.77% and female literacy at 77.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 184.

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

Nearby Villages of Bastapada

Bastapada 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 Bastapada

Bastapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bir Purushottampur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Bastapada is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Bastapada is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bastapada

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

Health Facilities in Bastapada

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

FAQs about Bastapada