Belagadia - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Belagadia is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandari Pokhari and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Ranania serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belagadia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belagadia is 394555. The village covers a total geographical area of 170 hectares and falls under the 756120 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Belagadia 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 Belagadia

According to the 2011 Census, Belagadia village had a total population of 1,049 people, including 542 males and 507 females, living in 265 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.18%, with male literacy at 93.89% and female literacy at 82.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 154.

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

Nearby Villages of Belagadia

Belagadia 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 Belagadia

Belagadia 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 Kenduapada, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Belagadia is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Belagadia is about 28 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 Belagadia

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

Health Facilities in Belagadia

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

FAQs about Belagadia