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

According to the 2011 Census, Baladia village had a total population of 286 people, including 126 males and 160 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 1,270 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 32.43%, with male literacy at 44.68% and female literacy at 23.44%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 283.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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