Belaguma - Buguda, Ganjam

Belaguma is a village situated in the Buguda tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Buguda and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Karasingi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belaguma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belaguma is 410357. The village covers a total geographical area of 445 hectares and falls under the 761118 pincode. Buguda is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Belaguma 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 Belaguma

According to the 2011 Census, Belaguma village had a total population of 316 people, including 165 males and 151 females, living in 84 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.57%, with male literacy at 79.43% and female literacy at 50.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 286.

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

Nearby Villages of Belaguma

Belaguma 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 Belaguma

Belaguma is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Buguda to Belaguma is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Belaguma is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belaguma

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

Health Facilities in Belaguma

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

FAQs about Belaguma