Comprehensive District Annual Plan 2011-12 Balasore District

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Comprehensive District Annual Plan 2011-12 Balasore District through a treaty called treaty of Deogaon in 1803 and it became a part of Bengal Presidency up to 1912. But the first English Settlement came into existence in Balasore region in 1634 when Sahajahan was the emperor at Delhi. The first English factory was established in this region in 1640. During this period Dutch and Danish settlements were also founded in this region. Balasore as a separate district was created in October 1828 while it was in the Bengal Presidency. With the creation of Bihar province, Orissa was diverted along with Balasore district from Bengal to Bihar. But with the creation of Orissa as a separate State on 1st April 1936 Balasore became an integral part of Orissa State. The national movement of independence surged ahead with the visit of Mahatma Gandhi in 1921. Similarly Praja Andolan was initiated against the ruler of Nilagiri State.The state of Nilagiri merged with state of Orissa in January 1948 and became a part of Balasore district. On 3rd April 1993 Bhadrak Sub-division of the district became a separate district and from this day Balasore remains a district of Orissa with only two Sub-divisions namely Balasore and Nilagiri having 7 Tahasils namely Balasore, Soro, Simulia, Nilagiri, Jaleswar, Basta & Baliapal and 12 Blocks namely Bhograi, Jaleswar, Baliapal, Basta, Balasore, Remuna, Nilagiri, Oupada, Khaira, Soro. Simulia & Bahanaga. The name of the district is derived from the name of the town, which is old and important. The name Balasore is recognised from the Persian word BALA-E-SHORE which means “Town in the sea”. The historical legends describes that the district has been named as per the LORD BANESHWAR (LORD SHIVA) of the town which subsequently changed to Balasore during Moghul Rules. The district Balasore accounts for peoples of different religions viz; Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian etc. with many of caste, creed and community. The copper coin collected from Bhograi and the collection of statue of Lord Budha from places like Avana, Kupari, Basta & Ajodhya magnify the existence of Budhaism in Balasore and it is expected to be popular during “Bhoumakar”. The statue of Lord Jaina at Jaleswar, Balasore and Avana hints about Jainism at Balasore district and expected to be popular in 10 th to 11 th century. Balasore is highly famous for “Saibapitha”. Many temples of Lord Shiva are seen in various places of the district. The temples of Lord Shiva are highly popular at Chandaneswar, Baneswar, Jhadeswar, Panchalingeswar and Maninageswar. District Balasore has got fame as “Saktipitha” as found from “Bhudhar Chandi” of Sajangarh, “Danda Kali” of Khantapara and “Chandi Mandir” of Khajureswar. The Sun temple of Ajodhya, Sergarh, Nilgiri & Bardhanpur gives picture about “Sun Devotee”. Vaishnab Dharma was also popular from Gupta dynasty. Vishnu temple at different places of Balasore and Khirachora temple (built during 2nd Narasingh Dev) highlights the fact. Many a Maszids, Churches, Gurudwar (at Remuna) etc. identify about different religion and place of worship at Balasore. Beyond mythological references, the historical records indicate that the district has been a strategic point for Mughal, Maratha and British rulers. For Britishers, the place had great politico-administrative and commercial importance. The district being blessed with long sea beach provided opportunities for carrying on commercial activities through sea routes. TSI: NABARD Consultancy Services (NABCONS) 7
Comprehensive District Annual Plan 2011-12 Balasore District 1.3.2. Administrative setup: The district is divided into 12 CD blocks namely, Bahanaga, Balasore, Baliapal, Basta, Bhograi, Jaleswar, Khaira, Nilgiri, Oupada, Remuna, Simulia and Soro. For land records and revenue administration the district is divided in to 7 Tahasils. Regarding, villages and Gram Panchayats, the district has 2971 revenue villages, out of which 2586 are inhabited and 385 are uninhabited. These villages are under the jurisdiction of 289 Gram Panchayats. Table 1.5. Administrative units Blocks Gram Panchayats Revenue Villages Inhabited Villages Uninhabited Villages Bahanaga 21 163 148 15 Balasore Sadar 27 289 235 54 Baliapal 27 240 187 53 Basta 22 346 297 49 Bhograi 32 353 319 34 Jaleswar 27 257 205 52 Khaira 30 367 339 28 Nilgiri 25 149 136 13 Oupada 11 162 156 6 Remuna 28 318 255 63 Simulia 17 160 152 8 Soro 22 167 157 10 Total 289 2971 2586 385 Source: District Statistical Hand book & Statistical Abstract of Orissa, 2008 1.3.3. Demographic Profile: Balasore is one of the most populous districts of the state. It occupies only 2.44% of the total land mass of the state but accommodates 5.50% of total population. The population density of the district (532) is very high; almost double that of Orissa State (236). Out of 12 CD Blocks, population density is highest in Bhograi block. Further out of 12 CD blocks, 7 have population density more than district average. The growth rate of population in the district is also high (19.33%) as against 16.25% for the State during 1991-2001. Persons/sq km 516 572 Population Density (Persons/sq. km.) 756 726 776 498 494 Table 1.6. Demographic Characteristics of Balasore district Blocks Male Female Total Sex Ratio Bahanaga 62061 58785 120846 947 Balasore Sadar 113068 104920 217988 928 Baliapal 90640 85886 176526 948 Basta 83759 79151 162910 945 TSI: NABARD Consultancy Services (NABCONS) 8 450 415 634 534 542 532 236 Bahanaga Sadar Baliapal Basta Bhograi Jaleswar Khaira Nilgiri Oupada Remuna Simulia Soro District Orissa India Blocks 313
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