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

As per Census 2011, Belapada village has a total population of 496 people, consisting of 223 males and 273 females. The village has 119 households and a sex ratio of 1,224 females per 1,000 males. There are 110 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 124 literate and 372 illiterate residents. Additionally, 45 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 385 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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