Balidia - Kujang, Jagatsinghapur

Balidia is a village situated in the Kujang tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Paradeep Lock and around 57 km from Jagatsinghapur . Nuagarrh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balidia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balidia is 397153. The village covers a total geographical area of 133 hectares and falls under the 754141 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Balidia

According to the 2011 Census, Balidia village had a total population of 1,972 people, including 989 males and 983 females, living in 386 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.35%, with male literacy at 92.67% and female literacy at 80.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Balidia

Balidia 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 Balidia

Balidia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Balidia is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Balidia is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balidia

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

Health Facilities in Balidia

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

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