Balipada - Bhuban, Dhenkanal

Balipada is a village situated in the Bhuban tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhuban and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Dayanabili serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balipada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balipada is 402551. The village covers a total geographical area of 182 hectares and falls under the 759024 pincode. Bhuban is the nearest town, located about 12 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 Kamakhyanagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balipada

As per Census 2011, Balipada village has a total population of 22 people, consisting of 9 males and 13 females. The village has 2 households and a sex ratio of 1,444 females per 1,000 males. There are 3 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 19 literate and 3 illiterate residents.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Balipada

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Balipada. The nearest railway station is Baghuapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhuban to Balipada is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Balipada is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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:

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:

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