Balapur - Satyabadi, Puri

Balapur is a village situated in the Satyabadi tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Satyabadi and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Balapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balapur is 409647. The village covers a total geographical area of 693 hectares and falls under the 752046 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Balapur

According to the 2011 Census, Balapur village had a total population of 3,628 people, including 1,838 males and 1,790 females, living in 786 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.69%, with male literacy at 91.95% and female literacy at 79.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 850, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Balapur

Balapur 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 Balapur

Balapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sakhi Gopal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Balapur is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Balapur is about 30 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 Balapur

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

Health Facilities in Balapur

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

FAQs about Balapur