Belposi - Jamda, Mayurbhanj

Belposi is a village situated in the Jamda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jamda and around 107 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Jamda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belposi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belposi is 387608. The village covers a total geographical area of 293 hectares and falls under the 757045 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Belposi

As per Census 2011, Belposi village has a total population of 1,952 people, consisting of 1,069 males and 883 females. The village has 389 households and a sex ratio of 826 females per 1,000 males. There are 206 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,364 literate and 588 illiterate residents. Additionally, 279 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,108 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Belposi

Belposi 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 Belposi

Belposi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Belposi is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Belposi is about 107 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belposi

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

Health Facilities in Belposi

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

FAQs about Belposi