Belaput - Bandhugaon, Koraput

Belaput is a village situated in the Bandhugaon tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bandhugaon and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Garidi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belaput village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belaput is 428707. The village covers a total geographical area of 59 hectares and falls under the 764027 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Belaput

According to the 2011 Census, Belaput village had a total population of 317 people, including 157 males and 160 females, living in 64 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.77%, with male literacy at 79.07% and female literacy at 49.26%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 317.

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

Nearby Villages of Belaput

Belaput 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 Belaput

Belaput is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ladda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Belaput is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Belaput is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belaput

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

Health Facilities in Belaput

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

FAQs about Belaput