Balichhada - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Balichhada is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Pilikia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balichhada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balichhada is 423720. The village covers a total geographical area of 165 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Balichhada

As per Census 2011, Balichhada village has a total population of 848 people, consisting of 420 males and 428 females. The village has 227 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 101 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 509 literate and 339 illiterate residents. Additionally, 182 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 82 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Balichhada

Balichhada 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 Balichhada

Balichhada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Balichhada is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Balichhada is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balichhada

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

Health Facilities in Balichhada

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

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