Belda - Bhograi, Balasore

Belda is a village situated in the Bhograi tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Kamarda and around 77 km from Baleshwar. Sianroi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belda is 391845. The village covers a total geographical area of 186 hectares and falls under the 756035 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Belda

According to the 2011 Census, Belda village had a total population of 1,218 people, including 637 males and 581 females, living in 290 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.46%, with male literacy at 98.55% and female literacy at 92.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Belda

Belda 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 Belda

Belda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tikra Ph, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Belda is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Belda is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belda

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

Health Facilities in Belda

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

FAQs about Belda