Baliguma - R.Udayagiri, Gajapati

Baliguma is a village situated in the R.Udayagiri tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 41 km from Ramagiri and around 70 km from Paralakhemundi. Anagha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baliguma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baliguma is 415028. The village covers a total geographical area of 177 hectares and falls under the 761016 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

Baliguma 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 Baliguma

According to the 2011 Census, Baliguma village had a total population of 121 people, including 64 males and 57 females, living in 28 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 22.45%, with male literacy at 32.69% and female literacy at 10.87%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 121.

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

Nearby Villages of Baliguma

Baliguma 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 Baliguma

Public transport in the Baliguma is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sompeta, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 133.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Baliguma is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Baliguma 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 Baliguma

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

Health Facilities in Baliguma

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

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