Balijodi - Ghatgaon, Keonjhar

Balijodi is a village situated in the Ghatgaon tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from Ghatgaon and around 50 km from Kendujhar. Uperdiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balijodi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balijodi is 386698. The village covers a total geographical area of 522 hectares and falls under the 758027 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

Balijodi 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 Balijodi

According to the 2011 Census, Balijodi village had a total population of 1,133 people, including 579 males and 554 females, living in 224 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.22%, with male literacy at 78.38% and female literacy at 53.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 990.

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

Nearby Villages of Balijodi

Balijodi 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 Balijodi

Balijodi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sagadapata, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Balijodi is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Balijodi is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balijodi

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

Health Facilities in Balijodi

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

FAQs about Balijodi