Balpeda - Dharamjaigarh, Raigarh

Balpeda is a village situated in the Dharamjaigarh tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Dharamjaigarh and around 95 km from Raigarh. Jabga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balpeda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balpeda is 434353. The village covers a total geographical area of 913.82 hectares and falls under the 496116 pincode. Dharamjaigarh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Balpeda

As per Census 2011, Balpeda village has a total population of 783 people, consisting of 378 males and 405 females. The village has 200 households and a sex ratio of 1,071 females per 1,000 males. There are 119 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 377 literate and 406 illiterate residents. Additionally, 10 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 684 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Balpeda are given below:

Nearby Villages of Balpeda

Balpeda 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 Balpeda

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Balpeda. The nearest railway station is Korba, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharamjaigarh to Balpeda is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Balpeda is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balpeda

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

Health Facilities in Balpeda

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

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