Balapaju - Khajuripada, Kandhamal
Balapaju is a village situated in the Khajuripada tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 42 km from Phulabani and around 20 km from Phulbani. Sudrukumpa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balapaju village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Balapaju is 415387. The village covers a total geographical area of 299 hectares and falls under the 762023 pincode. Phulabani is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.
Balapaju village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Phulbani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Balapaju
Balapaju 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 Balapaju
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Balapaju.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phulabani to Balapaju is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Balapaju is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Balapaju
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Balapaju village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Balapaju
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Balapaju village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Balapaju
Where is Balapaju located?
Balapaju village is located in Khajuripada Tehsil, Kandhamal district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Balapaju?
The Gram Panchayat of Balapaju is Sudrukumpa.
What is the pincode of Balapaju?
The pincode of Balapaju is 762023.