Balipura - Bhuban, Dhenkanal
Balipura is a village situated in the Bhuban tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhuban and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Sura Pratap Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balipura village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Balipura is 402598. The village covers a total geographical area of 15 hectares and falls under the 759024 pincode. Bhuban is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Balipura 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.
Nearby Villages of Balipura
Balipura 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Siaridoli | South | 0.63 km |
| Surapratappur | North-East | 0.79 km |
| Nrusinghapur Oraf Krushnapur | South-West | 1.22 km |
| Gajabola | North-West | 1.77 km |
| Odhana | South | 1.79 km |
| Maneidoli | East | 2.15 km |
| Malapura | South-East | 2.52 km |
| Jamunakote | West | 2.86 km |
| Patapur | East | 2.98 km |
| Tipilei | North-West | 3.01 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Balipura
Public transport in the Balipura is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhenkanal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.8 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 Bhuban to Balipura is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Balipura is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Balipura
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Balipura 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 Balipura
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Balipura 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 Balipura
Where is Balipura located?
Balipura village is located in Bhuban Tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Balipura?
The Gram Panchayat of Balipura is Sura Pratap Pur.
What is the pincode of Balipura?
The pincode of Balipura is 759024.