Bellapur - Buguda, Ganjam

Bellapur is a village situated in the Buguda tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Buguda and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Kholakhali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bellapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bellapur is 410415. The village covers a total geographical area of 160 hectares and falls under the 761118 pincode. Buguda is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Bellapur 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 Bellapur

According to the 2011 Census, Bellapur village had a total population of 977 people, including 454 males and 523 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 1,152 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.57%, with male literacy at 84.67% and female literacy at 65.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 220.

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

Nearby Villages of Bellapur

Bellapur 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 Bellapur

Bellapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khallikot, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Buguda to Bellapur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Bellapur is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bellapur

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

Health Facilities in Bellapur

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

FAQs about Bellapur