Belapur - Soro, Balasore

Belapur is a village situated in the Soro tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Soro and around 43 km from Baleshwar. Antapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belapur is 393970. The village covers a total geographical area of 103 hectares and falls under the 756045 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Belapur

According to the 2011 Census, Belapur village had a total population of 1,082 people, including 565 males and 517 females, living in 257 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.56%, with male literacy at 85.80% and female literacy at 68.56%.

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

Nearby Villages of Belapur

Belapur 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 Belapur

Public transport in the Belapur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Soro, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Belapur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Belapur 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 Belapur

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

Health Facilities in Belapur

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

FAQs about Belapur