Belabhali - Anandapur, Keonjhar

Belabhali is a village situated in the Anandapur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Ghasipura and around 90 km from Kendujhar. Belabahali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belabhali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belabhali is 386962. The village covers a total geographical area of 299 hectares and falls under the 758020 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

Belabhali 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 Belabhali

According to the 2011 Census, Belabhali village had a total population of 4,402 people, including 2,292 males and 2,110 females, living in 912 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.13%, with male literacy at 92.23% and female literacy at 79.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 247, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 407.

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

Nearby Villages of Belabhali

Belabhali 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 Belabhali

Belabhali 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 84.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Belabhali is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Belabhali is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belabhali

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

Health Facilities in Belabhali

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

FAQs about Belabhali