Baladi - Bellaguntha, Ganjam

Baladi is a village situated in the Bellaguntha tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Bhanjanagar and around 97 km from Chatrapur. Inginathi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baladi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baladi is 410647. The village covers a total geographical area of 70 hectares and falls under the 761126 pincode. Bhanjanagar is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Baladi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Surada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aska Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Baladi

According to the 2011 Census, Baladi village had a total population of 752 people, including 370 males and 382 females, living in 175 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.95%, with male literacy at 85.89% and female literacy at 66.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39.

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

Nearby Villages of Baladi

Baladi 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 Baladi

Baladi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khallikot, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanjanagar to Baladi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Baladi is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baladi

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

Health Facilities in Baladi

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

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