Balitutha - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Balitutha is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Kujang and around 60 km from Jagatsinghapur . Balitutha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balitutha is 397279. The village covers a total geographical area of 88 hectares and falls under the 754141 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Balitutha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balikuda-ersama Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balitutha

As per Census 2011, Balitutha village has a total population of 1,231 people, consisting of 598 males and 633 females. The village has 297 households and a sex ratio of 1,058 females per 1,000 males. There are 138 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 970 literate and 261 illiterate residents. Additionally, 320 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Balitutha are given below:

Nearby Villages of Balitutha

Balitutha 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 Balitutha

Balitutha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Balitutha is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Balitutha is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balitutha

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

Health Facilities in Balitutha

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

FAQs about Balitutha