Belpara - Bangomunda, Balangir

Belpara is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangomunda and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Belpada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belpara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belpara is 421266. The village covers a total geographical area of 124 hectares and falls under the 767040 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Belpara

According to the 2011 Census, Belpara village had a total population of 1,337 people, including 695 males and 642 females, living in 330 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.60%, with male literacy at 86.85% and female literacy at 61.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 75.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Belpara

Belpara 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 Belpara

Belpara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Belpara is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Belpara is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belpara

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

Health Facilities in Belpara

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

FAQs about Belpara