Baliabhata - Patnagarh, Balangir

Baliabhata is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Kerbeda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baliabhata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baliabhata is 420586. The village covers a total geographical area of 255 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Baliabhata

As per Census 2011, Baliabhata village has a total population of 549 people, consisting of 270 males and 279 females. The village has 122 households and a sex ratio of 1,033 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 302 literate and 247 illiterate residents. Additionally, 72 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 107 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Baliabhata

Baliabhata 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 Baliabhata

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Baliabhata. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Baliabhata is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Baliabhata is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baliabhata

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

Health Facilities in Baliabhata

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

FAQs about Baliabhata