Balipal - Ghasipura, Keonjhar

Balipal is a village situated in the Ghasipura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Ghasipura and around 97 km from Kendujhar. Daradipal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balipal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balipal is 386927. The village covers a total geographical area of 140 hectares and falls under the 758025 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Balipal 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 Balipal

According to the 2011 Census, Balipal village had a total population of 1,611 people, including 823 males and 788 females, living in 367 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.34%, with male literacy at 93.10% and female literacy at 85.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 193, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Balipal

Balipal 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 Balipal

Balipal 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 81.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Balipal is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Balipal is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balipal

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

Health Facilities in Balipal

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

FAQs about Balipal