Balichaturi - Tihidi, Bhadrak

Balichaturi is a village situated in the Tihidi tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tihidi and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Saya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balichaturi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balichaturi is 395102. The village covers a total geographical area of 227 hectares and falls under the 756130 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Balichaturi 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 Balichaturi

According to the 2011 Census, Balichaturi village had a total population of 1,347 people, including 688 males and 659 females, living in 280 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.11%, with male literacy at 92.84% and female literacy at 72.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,052, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Balichaturi

Balichaturi 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 Balichaturi

Balichaturi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhadrakh, 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 Balichaturi is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Balichaturi 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 Balichaturi

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

Health Facilities in Balichaturi

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

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