Balipata - Patnagarh, Balangir

Balipata is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Balipata village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balipata is 420626. The village covers a total geographical area of 941 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Balipata 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 Balipata

According to the 2011 Census, Balipata village had a total population of 2,323 people, including 1,146 males and 1,177 females, living in 587 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.78%, with male literacy at 76.51% and female literacy at 53.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 136, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 872.

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

Nearby Villages of Balipata

Balipata 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 Balipata

Balipata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Turekala Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Balipata is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Balipata is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balipata

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

Health Facilities in Balipata

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

FAQs about Balipata