Belakiari - Jagannath Prasad, Ganjam

Belakiari is a village situated in the Jagannath Prasad tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Bhanjanagar and around 106 km from Chatrapur. Adheigam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belakiari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belakiari is 410612. The village covers a total geographical area of 350 hectares and falls under the 761126 pincode. Bellaguntha is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Belakiari

According to the 2011 Census, Belakiari village had a total population of 490 people, including 262 males and 228 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 870 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.76%, with male literacy at 93.07% and female literacy at 79.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 244.

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

Nearby Villages of Belakiari

Belakiari 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 Belakiari

Belakiari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kalijai, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bellaguntha to Belakiari is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Belakiari is about 106 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belakiari

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

Health Facilities in Belakiari

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

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