Balisahipatna - Rajnagar, Kendrapara

Balisahipatna is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Balisahipatna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balisahipatna is 395912. The village covers a total geographical area of 78 hectares and falls under the 754246 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Balisahipatna

According to the 2011 Census, Balisahipatna village had a total population of 1,784 people, including 909 males and 875 females, living in 335 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.76%, with male literacy at 91.27% and female literacy at 86.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 73.

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

Nearby Villages of Balisahipatna

Balisahipatna 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 Balisahipatna

Balisahipatna 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 81.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Balisahipatna is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Balisahipatna is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balisahipatna

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

Health Facilities in Balisahipatna

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

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