Belukona - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Belukona is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Sikarpai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belukona village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belukona is 425671. The village covers a total geographical area of 518 hectares and falls under the 765017 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Belukona 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 Belukona

According to the 2011 Census, Belukona village had a total population of 889 people, including 351 males and 538 females, living in 200 households. The sex ratio was 1,533 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.66%, with male literacy at 37.76% and female literacy at 44.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 84, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 567.

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

Nearby Villages of Belukona

Belukona 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 Belukona

Belukona is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. 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 Belukona is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Belukona 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 Belukona

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

Health Facilities in Belukona

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

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