Balichandrapur - Darpan, Jajpur

Balichandrapur is a village situated in the Darpan tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 55 km from Balichandrapur and around 55 km from Jajapur . Balichandrapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balichandrapur is 401842. The village covers a total geographical area of 154 hectares and falls under the 754205 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Balichandrapur

According to the 2011 Census, Balichandrapur village had a total population of 2,054 people, including 1,044 males and 1,010 females, living in 425 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.57%, with male literacy at 93.61% and female literacy at 79.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 623, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Balichandrapur

Balichandrapur 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 Balichandrapur

Balichandrapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhanmandal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Balichandrapur is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Balichandrapur is about 55 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 Balichandrapur

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

Health Facilities in Balichandrapur

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

FAQs about Balichandrapur