Belgam - Kotpad, Koraput

Belgam is a village situated in the Kotpad tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotpad and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Sadaranga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belgam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belgam is 428116. The village covers a total geographical area of 504 hectares and falls under the 764058 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Belgam

According to the 2011 Census, Belgam village had a total population of 1,253 people, including 619 males and 634 females, living in 294 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 30.43%, with male literacy at 40.43% and female literacy at 20.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 201, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,034.

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

Nearby Villages of Belgam

Belgam 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 Belgam

Public transport in the Belgam is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambagaon, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Belgam is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Belgam is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belgam

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

Health Facilities in Belgam

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

FAQs about Belgam