Baligari - Dharmasala, Jajpur

Baligari is a village situated in the Dharmasala tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Dharmasala and around 60 km from Jajapur . Haridaspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baligari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baligari is 401292. The village covers a total geographical area of 5 hectares and falls under the 755010 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Baligari

As per Census 2011, Baligari village has a total population of 667 people, consisting of 329 males and 338 females. The village has 138 households and a sex ratio of 1,027 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 483 literate and 184 illiterate residents. Additionally, 216 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 9 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Baligari

Baligari 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 Baligari

Baligari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Haridaspur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Baligari is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Baligari 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 Baligari

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

Health Facilities in Baligari

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

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