Baldas - Kantabanji, Balangir

Baldas is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kantabanji and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Dhamandanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baldas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baldas is 421236. The village covers a total geographical area of 214 hectares and falls under the 767039 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Baldas 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 Baldas

According to the 2011 Census, Baldas village had a total population of 540 people, including 257 males and 283 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 1,101 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.27%, with male literacy at 59.73% and female literacy at 33.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 394.

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

Nearby Villages of Baldas

Baldas 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 Baldas

Public transport in the Baldas 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 34.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Baldas is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Baldas is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baldas

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

Health Facilities in Baldas

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

FAQs about Baldas