Belda - Barbil, Keonjhar

Belda is a village situated in the Barbil tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Bamebari and around 55 km from Kendujhar. Palasa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belda is 385346. The village covers a total geographical area of 507 hectares and falls under the 758016 pincode. Joda is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Belda

According to the 2011 Census, Belda village had a total population of 943 people, including 475 males and 468 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.49%, with male literacy at 65.95% and female literacy at 48.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 575.

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

Nearby Villages of Belda

Belda 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 Belda

Belda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Nayagarh, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joda to Belda is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Belda is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belda

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

Health Facilities in Belda

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

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