Balipadara(A) - Baliguda, Kandhamal
Balipadara(A) is a village situated in the Baliguda tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baliguda and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Phulbani. Sindirigaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balipadara(A) village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Balipadara(A) is 416624. The village covers a total geographical area of 396 hectares and falls under the 762103 pincode. G. Udayagiri is the nearest town, located about 76 km away.
Balipadara(A) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baliguda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Balipadara(A)
As per Census 2011, Balipadara(A) village has a total population of 224 people, consisting of 104 males and 120 females. The village has 53 households and a sex ratio of 1,153 females per 1,000 males. There are 29 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 120 literate and 104 illiterate residents. Additionally, 20 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 185 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Balipadara(A) are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 224 | 104 | 120 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 29 | 12 | 17 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 20 | 9 | 11 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 185 | 86 | 99 |
| Literate Population | 120 | 77 | 43 |
| Illiterate Population | 104 | 27 | 77 |
Nearby Villages of Balipadara(A)
Balipadara(A) is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Balipadara(A)
Public transport in the Balipadara(A) is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from G. Udayagiri to Balipadara(A) is about 76 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Balipadara(A) is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Balipadara(A)
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Balipadara(A) village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Balipadara(A)
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Balipadara(A) village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Balipadara(A)
Where is Balipadara(A) located?
Balipadara(A) village is located in Baliguda Tehsil, Kandhamal district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Balipadara(A)?
The Gram Panchayat of Balipadara(A) is Sindirigaon.
What is the pincode of Balipadara(A)?
The pincode of Balipadara(A) is 762103.
What is the population of Balipadara(A)?
Balipadara(A) has a total population of 224, including 104 males and 120 females.
How many households are there in Balipadara(A)?
There are 53 households in Balipadara(A).
What is the literacy rate in Balipadara(A)?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balipadara(A) is 53.57%. Male literacy is 74.04% and female literacy is 35.83%.