Balipada - Nimapada, Puri

Balipada is a village situated in the Nimapada tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nimapada and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Kotakosang serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balipada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balipada is 409050. The village covers a total geographical area of 72 hectares and falls under the 752105 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Balipada

As per Census 2011, Balipada village has a total population of 319 people, consisting of 157 males and 162 females. The village has 84 households and a sex ratio of 1,031 females per 1,000 males. There are 34 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 222 literate and 97 illiterate residents. Additionally, 153 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Balipada

Balipada 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 Balipada

Balipada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bir Purushottampur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Balipada is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Balipada is about 40 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 Balipada

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

Health Facilities in Balipada

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

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