Baulakani - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Baulakani is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahakalapada and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Baulakani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baulakani is 397112. The village covers a total geographical area of 385 hectares and falls under the 754224 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Baulakani 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 Baulakani

According to the 2011 Census, Baulakani village had a total population of 5,167 people, including 2,619 males and 2,548 females, living in 1,128 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.73%, with male literacy at 80.22% and female literacy at 56.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 150, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 792.

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

Nearby Villages of Baulakani

Baulakani 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 Baulakani

Baulakani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Baulakani is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Baulakani is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baulakani

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

Health Facilities in Baulakani

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

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