Balikuda - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Balikuda is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Marsaghai and around 18 km from Kendrapara . Badakul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balikuda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balikuda is 396918. The village covers a total geographical area of 115 hectares and falls under the 754213 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Balikuda

As per Census 2011, Balikuda village has a total population of 1,669 people, consisting of 885 males and 784 females. The village has 361 households and a sex ratio of 885 females per 1,000 males. There are 172 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,252 literate and 417 illiterate residents. Additionally, 529 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Balikuda

Balikuda 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 Balikuda

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Balikuda. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Balikuda is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Balikuda is about 18 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 Balikuda

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

Health Facilities in Balikuda

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

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