Baliguda - Madanpur Rampur, Kalahandi

Baliguda is a village situated in the Madanpur Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur Rampur and around 86 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Gochhandengaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baliguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baliguda is 422439. The village covers a total geographical area of 157 hectares and falls under the 766102 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

Baliguda 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 Baliguda

As per Census 2011, Baliguda village has a total population of 334 people, consisting of 170 males and 164 females. The village has 86 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 164 literate and 170 illiterate residents. Additionally, 31 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 296 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Baliguda

Baliguda 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 Baliguda

Baliguda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Saintala, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Baliguda is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Baliguda is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baliguda

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

Health Facilities in Baliguda

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

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