Balipada Village - Athgarh, Cuttack

Balipada is a village situated in the Athgarh tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Athagad and around 35 km from Cuttack. Bentapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balipada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balipada is 399111. The village covers a total geographical area of 57 hectares and falls under the 754295 pincode. Athagad is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Balipada 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.

Population of Balipada

As per Census 2011, Balipada village has a total population of 422 people, consisting of 213 males and 209 females. The village has 101 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 321 literate and 101 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Balipada are given below:

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 422 213 209
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 71 39 32
Literate Population 321 161 160
Illiterate Population 101 52 49

Nearby Villages of Balipada

Balipada 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)
TailamalNorth-East0.56 km
RajanagarSouth0.75 km
TaradikhalEast0.94 km
KanyagahirNorth-East1.29 km
ParsurampurNorth-West1.31 km
BentapadaWest1.32 km
RadhamadhabpurEast1.58 km
RadhakantapatnaNorth-West1.64 km
HaripurNorth1.82 km
ChampapurNorth-East1.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Balipada

Balipada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghantikhal Nidhipur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.0 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Private Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Railway Station No Available within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athagad to Balipada is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Balipada is about 35 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 Balipada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Balipada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Balipada

Where is Balipada located?

Balipada village is located in Athgarh Tehsil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Balipada?

The Gram Panchayat of Balipada is Bentapada.

What is the pincode of Balipada?

The pincode of Balipada is 754295.

What is the population of Balipada?

Balipada has a total population of 422, including 213 males and 209 females.

How many households are there in Balipada?

There are 101 households in Balipada.

What is the literacy rate in Balipada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balipada is 76.07%. Male literacy is 75.59% and female literacy is 76.56%.