Belapada - Mohana, Gajapati

Belapada is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Govindapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belapada is 413724. The village covers a total geographical area of 45 hectares and falls under the 761212 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 55 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 Mohana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Berhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Belapada

According to the 2011 Census, Belapada village had a total population of 496 people, including 223 males and 273 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 1,224 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 32.12%, with male literacy at 46.95% and female literacy at 21.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 385.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Belapada

Belapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Belapada is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Belapada is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 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:

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:

FAQs about Belapada