Bellapada - Buguda, Ganjam

Bellapada is a village situated in the Buguda tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Buguda and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Pangidi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bellapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bellapada is 410433. The village covers a total geographical area of 115 hectares and falls under the 761118 pincode. Buguda is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Bellapada 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 Bellapada

According to the 2011 Census, Bellapada village had a total population of 607 people, including 281 males and 326 females, living in 142 households. The sex ratio was 1,160 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.44%, with male literacy at 63.52% and female literacy at 50.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 36.

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

Nearby Villages of Bellapada

Bellapada 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 Bellapada

Bellapada 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 98.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Buguda to Bellapada is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Bellapada 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 Bellapada

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

Health Facilities in Bellapada

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

FAQs about Bellapada