Baliaguda - Keonjhar

Baliaguda is a village situated in the Keonjhar tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Kendujhar Town and around 10 km from Kendujhar. Raisuan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baliaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baliaguda is 386164. The village covers a total geographical area of 130 hectares and falls under the 758031 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Baliaguda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Keonjhar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Baliaguda

As per Census 2011, Baliaguda village has a total population of 914 people, consisting of 478 males and 436 females. The village has 206 households and a sex ratio of 912 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 587 literate and 327 illiterate residents. Additionally, 503 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 297 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Baliaguda are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population914478436
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1185761
Scheduled Castes (SC)503262241
Scheduled Tribes (ST)297156141
Literate Population587361226
Illiterate Population327117210

Nearby Villages of Baliaguda

Baliaguda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RaisuanNorth-West1.45 km
HarshapurNorth2.34 km
DanardanpurWest2.77 km
SingraisuanNorth-West2.94 km
JalabangaNorth3.13 km
GumuraEast3.57 km
BodapalashaEast3.88 km
KathakaranjiaNorth-East3.89 km
KempasadaNorth-East3.97 km
SilisuanNorth-West4.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Baliaguda

Public transport in the Baliaguda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kendujhargarh, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Baliaguda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baliaguda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Baliaguda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Baliaguda

Where is Baliaguda located?

Baliaguda village is located in Keonjhar Tehsil, Keonjhar district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Baliaguda?

The Gram Panchayat of Baliaguda is Raisuan.

What is the pincode of Baliaguda?

The pincode of Baliaguda is 758031.

What is the population of Baliaguda?

Baliaguda has a total population of 914, including 478 males and 436 females.

How many households are there in Baliaguda?

There are 206 households in Baliaguda.

What is the literacy rate in Baliaguda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baliaguda is 64.22%. Male literacy is 75.52% and female literacy is 51.83%.