Baladia - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Baladia is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Budaguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baladia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baladia is 425666. The village covers a total geographical area of 353 hectares and falls under the 765017 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Baladia

As per Census 2011, Baladia village has a total population of 286 people, consisting of 126 males and 160 females. The village has 68 households and a sex ratio of 1,269 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 72 literate and 214 illiterate residents. Additionally, 283 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population286126160
Child Population (0–6 yrs)643232
Scheduled Tribes (ST)283123160
Literate Population724230
Illiterate Population21484130

Nearby Villages of Baladia

Baladia 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
LilibadiEast1.34 km
KandakoraNorth-West1.38 km
JanibidhiNorth-East1.81 km
GurutuliNorth1.95 km
KanipaiSouth1.98 km
KotalangaSouth2.59 km
JambugudaEast2.98 km
KadalichuanNorth-West3.17 km
MahendrapurNorth-East3.44 km
DhamanimaNorth-East3.45 km

Transport and Connectivity of Baladia

Baladia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sikarpai, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Baladia is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Baladia is about 37 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 Baladia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Baladia

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Baladia

Where is Baladia located?

Baladia village is located in Kalyanasingpur Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Baladia?

The Gram Panchayat of Baladia is Budaguda.

What is the pincode of Baladia?

The pincode of Baladia is 765017.

What is the population of Baladia?

Baladia has a total population of 286, including 126 males and 160 females.

How many households are there in Baladia?

There are 68 households in Baladia.

What is the literacy rate in Baladia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baladia is 25.17%. Male literacy is 33.33% and female literacy is 18.75%.