Balapur - Basudevpur, Bhadrak

Balapur is a village situated in the Basudevpur tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Naikanidihi and around 52 km from Bhadrak. Biras serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balapur is 395021. The village covers a total geographical area of 60 hectares and falls under the 756164 pincode. Basudebpur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Balapur

As per Census 2011, Balapur village has a total population of 229 people, consisting of 100 males and 129 females. The village has 45 households and a sex ratio of 1,290 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 108 literate and 121 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Balapur

Balapur 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 Balapur

Balapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Markona, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basudebpur to Balapur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Balapur is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balapur

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

Health Facilities in Balapur

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

FAQs about Balapur