Balipur - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Balipur is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandari Pokhari and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Bandala Madhiali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balipur is 394465. The village covers a total geographical area of 144 hectares and falls under the 756120 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Balipur

According to the 2011 Census, Balipur village had a total population of 852 people, including 426 males and 426 females, living in 213 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.10%, with male literacy at 97.11% and female literacy at 85.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 357.

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

Nearby Villages of Balipur

Balipur 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 Balipur

Public transport in the Balipur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dulakhapatna, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Balipur is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Balipur is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balipur

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

Health Facilities in Balipur

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

FAQs about Balipur