Baligadia - Morada, Mayurbhanj

Baligadia is a village situated in the Morada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from Muruda and around 27 km from Baripada. Barkand serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baligadia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baligadia is 390022. The village covers a total geographical area of 88 hectares and falls under the 757020 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Baligadia

According to the 2011 Census, Baligadia village had a total population of 79 people, including 42 males and 37 females, living in 18 households. The sex ratio was 881 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.08%, with male literacy at 85.00% and female literacy at 76.47%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Baligadia

Baligadia 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 Baligadia

Baligadia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Krishnachandrapur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Baligadia is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Baligadia is about 27 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 Baligadia

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

Health Facilities in Baligadia

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

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