Belkhandi - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Belkhandi is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Belakhandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belkhandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belkhandi is 422272. The village covers a total geographical area of 292 hectares and falls under the 766012 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Belkhandi

According to the 2011 Census, Belkhandi village had a total population of 642 people, including 320 males and 322 females, living in 189 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.00%, with male literacy at 86.17% and female literacy at 73.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 111.

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

Nearby Villages of Belkhandi

Belkhandi 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 Belkhandi

Belkhandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Saintala, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Belkhandi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Belkhandi is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belkhandi

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

Health Facilities in Belkhandi

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

FAQs about Belkhandi