Ballighai - Digapahandi, Ganjam

Ballighai is a village situated in the Digapahandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Nuagaon and around 75 km from Chatrapur. Khamarigam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ballighai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ballighai is 412926. The village covers a total geographical area of 112 hectares and falls under the 761007 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Ballighai

According to the 2011 Census, Ballighai village had a total population of 424 people, including 219 males and 205 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.54%, with male literacy at 74.58% and female literacy at 44.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 95, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Ballighai

Ballighai 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 Ballighai

Ballighai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Surla Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 128.1 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Ballighai

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

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