Baladuan - Anandapur, Keonjhar

Baladuan is a village situated in the Anandapur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Anandapur and around 88 km from Kendujhar. Salabani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baladuan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baladuan is 387039. The village covers a total geographical area of 137 hectares and falls under the 758021 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Baladuan

According to the 2011 Census, Baladuan village had a total population of 1,576 people, including 795 males and 781 females, living in 342 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.52%, with male literacy at 68.09% and female literacy at 46.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 586.

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

Nearby Villages of Baladuan

Baladuan 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 Baladuan

Baladuan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tomka, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Baladuan is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Baladuan is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baladuan

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

Health Facilities in Baladuan

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

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