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

According to the 2011 Census, Balitutha village had a total population of 1,231 people, including 598 males and 633 females, living in 297 households. The sex ratio was 1,059 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.75%, with male literacy at 94.00% and female literacy at 83.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 320.

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

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