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

As per Census 2011, Baldas village has a total population of 540 people, consisting of 257 males and 283 females. The village has 139 households and a sex ratio of 1,101 females per 1,000 males. There are 84 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 211 literate and 329 illiterate residents. Additionally, 37 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 394 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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