Baliposi - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Baliposi is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurmunda and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Khandbandh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baliposi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baliposi is 389031. The village covers a total geographical area of 120 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Baliposi

According to the 2011 Census, Baliposi village had a total population of 984 people, including 502 males and 482 females, living in 219 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.44%, with male literacy at 66.13% and female literacy at 36.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 90, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 819.

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

Nearby Villages of Baliposi

Baliposi 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 Baliposi

Baliposi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Baliposi is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Baliposi is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baliposi

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

Health Facilities in Baliposi

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

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