Baulanga - Gop, Puri

Baulanga is a village situated in the Gop tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gop and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Boulanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baulanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baulanga is 409413. The village covers a total geographical area of 151 hectares and falls under the 752107 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Baulanga 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 Baulanga

According to the 2011 Census, Baulanga village had a total population of 788 people, including 389 males and 399 females, living in 214 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.44%, with male literacy at 92.90% and female literacy at 76.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 328.

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

Nearby Villages of Baulanga

Baulanga 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 Baulanga

Baulanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sakhi Gopal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Baulanga is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Baulanga is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baulanga

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

Health Facilities in Baulanga

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

FAQs about Baulanga