Belapada - Talcher, Angul

Belapada is a village situated in the Talcher tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Talcher Sadar and around 42 km from Anugul . Brajanathpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belapada is 403918. The village covers a total geographical area of 272 hectares and falls under the 759100 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Belapada

As per Census 2011, Belapada village has a total population of 667 people, consisting of 337 males and 330 females. The village has 158 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 76 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 454 literate and 213 illiterate residents. Additionally, 26 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 169 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Belapada

Belapada 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 Belapada

Belapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Belapada is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Belapada is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belapada

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

Health Facilities in Belapada

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

FAQs about Belapada