Balichandrapur - Chhendipada, Angul

Balichandrapur is a village situated in the Chhendipada tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from Industrial and around 16 km from Anugul . Nisa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balichandrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balichandrapur is 404361. The village covers a total geographical area of 174 hectares and falls under the 759130 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Balichandrapur

As per Census 2011, Balichandrapur village has a total population of 278 people, consisting of 140 males and 138 females. The village has 63 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 27 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 187 literate and 91 illiterate residents. Additionally, 34 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 10 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population278140138
Child Population (0–6 yrs)271611
Scheduled Castes (SC)341618
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1028
Literate Population18711176
Illiterate Population912962

Nearby Villages of Balichandrapur

Balichandrapur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PirakhamanWest0.98 km
KankareiWest1.67 km
BaghuabolNorth1.84 km
BhalugadiaNorth-East2.18 km
ChhotabereniNorth-West2.55 km
KusumpalNorth-East2.74 km
NisaSouth2.87 km
MalibrahmaniSouth-West2.88 km
AsanabahaliEast2.88 km
MallibandhaEast3.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Balichandrapur

Balichandrapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kerejanga, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Balichandrapur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balichandrapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Balichandrapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Balichandrapur

Where is Balichandrapur located?

Balichandrapur village is located in Chhendipada Tehsil, Angul district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Balichandrapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Balichandrapur is Nisa.

What is the pincode of Balichandrapur?

The pincode of Balichandrapur is 759130.

What is the population of Balichandrapur?

Balichandrapur has a total population of 278, including 140 males and 138 females.

How many households are there in Balichandrapur?

There are 63 households in Balichandrapur.

What is the literacy rate in Balichandrapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balichandrapur is 67.27%. Male literacy is 79.29% and female literacy is 55.07%.