Passenger Launch Service
Passenger Launch Service is being operated by the Commerce & Transport (Com) Department in the following sectors.
Chandabali Sector
| Sl # | Route Details | Distance in (km) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chandabali - Aradi | 18 |
| 2 | Chandabali - Damara-Talachua | 35 |
| 3 | Chandabali to Bhitarakanika | (For Tourist Purpose) |
Balugaon Sector
| Sl # | Route Details | Distance in (km) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balugaon - Kalijai | 15 |
| 2 | Balugaon - KrushnaprasadGada | 18 |
| 3 | Nuagarh (Astaranga)- Kaliakana - Gandakul | 20 |
For providing safe berthing and landing facilities for boats/ launches and passengers, Jetties & Waiting Halls have been constructed/to be constructed in different location of inland water routes.
The details of passenger travelled during last five years are as follows;
| Sl # | Financial Year | Chandabali Sector | Balugaon Sector | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Trips | No. of Passenger | No. of Trips | No. of Passenger | No. of Trips | No. of Passenger | ||
| 1 | 2011-12 | 699 | 66810 | 1558 | 59071 | 2257 | 125881 |
| 2 | 2012-13 | 738 | 73790 | 1613 | 50805 | 2351 | 124755 |
| 3 | 2013-14 | 836 | 84912 | 1401 | 51509 | 2237 | 136421 |
| 4 | 2014-15 | 1162 | 101718 | 1121 | 40087 | 2283 | 141805 |
| 5 | 2015-16 | 1468 | 113085 | 1363 | 50973 | 2831 | 164058 |
