Belguda - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Belguda is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Goudchendia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belguda is 423797. The village covers a total geographical area of 265 hectares and falls under the 766023 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Belguda 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 Belguda

According to the 2011 Census, Belguda village had a total population of 726 people, including 360 males and 366 females, living in 178 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.01%, with male literacy at 70.90% and female literacy at 40.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 65, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 436.

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

Nearby Villages of Belguda

Belguda 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 Belguda

Belguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Belguda is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Belguda is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belguda

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

Health Facilities in Belguda

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

FAQs about Belguda