Belapada - Baramba, Cuttack

Belapada is a village situated in the Baramba tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 42 km from Badamba and around 98 km from Cuttack. Diniary serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belapada is 398764. The village covers a total geographical area of 162 hectares and falls under the 754034 pincode. Badamba is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Belapada 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 Belapada

As per Census 2011, Belapada village has a total population of 678 people, consisting of 342 males and 336 females. The village has 157 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 496 literate and 182 illiterate residents. Additionally, 226 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 116 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population678342336
Child Population (0–6 yrs)713536
Scheduled Castes (SC)226112114
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1166056
Literate Population496275221
Illiterate Population18267115

Nearby Villages of Belapada

Belapada 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NuapadaNorth-East0.80 km
DiniarySouth0.91 km
SundarianuaganNorth1.25 km
MugagahirSouth-West1.80 km
IndrangSouth-East1.85 km
TeluniaSouth2.14 km
MahuliaNorth-East2.19 km
RagadipadaWest2.42 km
ChampeidwarWest2.73 km
TunapurSouth-West2.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Belapada

Belapada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shyama Charanpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badamba to Belapada is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Belapada is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belapada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Belapada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Belapada

Where is Belapada located?

Belapada village is located in Baramba Tehsil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Belapada?

The Gram Panchayat of Belapada is Diniary.

What is the pincode of Belapada?

The pincode of Belapada is 754034.

What is the population of Belapada?

Belapada has a total population of 678, including 342 males and 336 females.

How many households are there in Belapada?

There are 157 households in Belapada.

What is the literacy rate in Belapada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Belapada is 73.16%. Male literacy is 80.41% and female literacy is 65.77%.