Ballipadar - Buguda, Ganjam

Ballipadar is a village situated in the Buguda tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Buguda and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Balipadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ballipadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ballipadar is 410451. The village covers a total geographical area of 491 hectares and falls under the 761118 pincode. Buguda is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Ballipadar

According to the 2011 Census, Ballipadar village had a total population of 5,417 people, including 2,769 males and 2,648 females, living in 1,166 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.28%, with male literacy at 84.69% and female literacy at 69.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 873, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Ballipadar

Ballipadar 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 Ballipadar

Ballipadar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rambha, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Buguda to Ballipadar is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Ballipadar is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ballipadar

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

Health Facilities in Ballipadar

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

FAQs about Ballipadar