Balichaturi - Kuliana, Mayurbhanj

Balichaturi is a village situated in the Kuliana tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Chandua and around 32 km from Baripada. Chandua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balichaturi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balichaturi is 389677. The village covers a total geographical area of 141 hectares and falls under the 757014 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Balichaturi

According to the 2011 Census, Balichaturi village had a total population of 394 people, including 196 males and 198 females, living in 87 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 21.09%, with male literacy at 26.92% and female literacy at 15.29%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 392.

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

Nearby Villages of Balichaturi

Balichaturi 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 Balichaturi

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Balichaturi. The nearest railway station is Buramara, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Balichaturi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Balichaturi is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balichaturi

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

Health Facilities in Balichaturi

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

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