Balijhati - Bhuban, Dhenkanal

Balijhati is a village situated in the Bhuban tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhuban and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Gada Nrusingha Prasad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balijhati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balijhati is 402557. The village covers a total geographical area of 220 hectares and falls under the 759017 pincode. Bhuban is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Balijhati village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kamakhyanagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balijhati

According to the 2011 Census, Balijhati village had a total population of 569 people, including 284 males and 285 females, living in 121 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.69%, with male literacy at 96.37% and female literacy at 95.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Balijhati

Balijhati 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 Balijhati

Balijhati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baghuapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhuban to Balijhati is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Balijhati is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balijhati

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

Health Facilities in Balijhati

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

FAQs about Balijhati