Balibaruan - Ghasipura, Keonjhar

Balibaruan is a village situated in the Ghasipura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 31 km from Sainkul and around 105 km from Kendujhar. Saladei serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balibaruan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balibaruan is 387371. The village covers a total geographical area of 9 hectares and falls under the 758043 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Balibaruan

According to the 2011 Census, Balibaruan village had a total population of 335 people, including 176 males and 159 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.69%, with male literacy at 88.13% and female literacy at 68.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 139.

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

Nearby Villages of Balibaruan

Balibaruan 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 Balibaruan

Balibaruan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baitarani Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Balibaruan is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Balibaruan is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balibaruan

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

Health Facilities in Balibaruan

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

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