Belgan - Basta, Balasore

Belgan is a village situated in the Basta tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Basta and around 43 km from Baleshwar. Kulida serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belgan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belgan is 392316. The village covers a total geographical area of 119 hectares and falls under the 756029 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Belgan

According to the 2011 Census, Belgan village had a total population of 647 people, including 331 males and 316 females, living in 147 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.24%, with male literacy at 73.82% and female literacy at 44.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 481, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 166.

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

Nearby Villages of Belgan

Belgan 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 Belgan

Belgan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajghat Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Belgan is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Belgan is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belgan

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

Health Facilities in Belgan

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

FAQs about Belgan