Balikana - Bonth, Bhadrak

Balikana is a village situated in the Bonth tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Agarpada and around 27 km from Bhadrak. Padhanpada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balikana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balikana is 394291. The village covers a total geographical area of 46 hectares and falls under the 756115 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Balikana 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.

Nearby Villages of Balikana

Balikana 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 Balikana

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Balikana. The nearest railway station is Ranital, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Balikana is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balikana

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

Health Facilities in Balikana

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

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