Balijhari - Athgarh, Cuttack
Balijhari is a village situated in the Athgarh tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Athagad and around 48 km from Cuttack. Tarding serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balijhari village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Balijhari is 399100. The village covers a total geographical area of 75 hectares and falls under the 754297 pincode. Athagad is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Balijhari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baramba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Cuttack Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Balijhari
Balijhari 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Gaurangpur | South-East | 1.02 km |
| Talagada | North | 1.20 km |
| Patalinga | North-West | 1.30 km |
| Tarading | West | 1.36 km |
| Haripur | South-West | 1.47 km |
| Champapur | South | 1.97 km |
| Kanyagahir | South | 2.27 km |
| Chhenakhianuagan | North-East | 2.31 km |
| Udayapurdesh | North-West | 2.33 km |
| Kulailo | North | 2.36 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Balijhari
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Balijhari. The nearest railway station is Ghantikhal Nidhipur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.1 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athagad to Balijhari is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Balijhari is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Balijhari
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Balijhari village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Balijhari
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Balijhari village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Balijhari
Where is Balijhari located?
Balijhari village is located in Athgarh Tehsil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Balijhari?
The Gram Panchayat of Balijhari is Tarding.
What is the pincode of Balijhari?
The pincode of Balijhari is 754297.