Belkhandi

Belkhandi is a village located in Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Kesinga (tehsildar office) and 65km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Belakhandi is the gram panchayat of Belkhandi village.

Here you can discover what makes Belkhandi unique in its vibrant Kesinga-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Belkhandi’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Belkhandi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Belkhandi is 422272. The village spans a total geographical area of 292 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766012. Kesinga is nearest town to Belkhandi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Belkhandi village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Narla Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Belkhandi

Population of Belkhandi

According to the 2011 Census, Belkhandi has a total population of about 642, with approximately 320 males and 322 females. The sex ratio is around 1006 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 72 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 9 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 111. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.03%, with male literacy at about 75.94% and female literacy near 66.15%. There are around 189 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Belkhandi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Belkhandi

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Belkhandi. As per the 2011 stats, Belkhandi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Belkhandi

Knowing the nearby villages of Belkhandi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Belkhandi.

Frequently Asked Questions about Belkhandi