Balipantal - Astaranga, Puri

Balipantal is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Astaranga and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Nagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balipantal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balipantal is 409219. The village covers a total geographical area of 256 hectares and falls under the 752109 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Balipantal

As per Census 2011, Balipantal village has a total population of 1,027 people, consisting of 514 males and 513 females. The village has 257 households and a sex ratio of 998 females per 1,000 males. There are 95 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 722 literate and 305 illiterate residents. Additionally, 441 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Balipantal

Balipantal 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 Balipantal

Balipantal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Balipantal is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Balipantal is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balipantal

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

Health Facilities in Balipantal

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

FAQs about Balipantal