Balipata - Tarbha, Sonepur

Balipata is a village situated in the Tarbha tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 54 km from Tarbha and around 54 km from Subarnapur. Singhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balipata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balipata is 419784. The village covers a total geographical area of 108 hectares and falls under the 767016 pincode. Tarbha is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Balipata

As per Census 2011, Balipata village has a total population of 347 people, consisting of 184 males and 163 females. The village has 84 households and a sex ratio of 885 females per 1,000 males. There are 74 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 87 literate and 260 illiterate residents. Additionally, 68 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 31 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Balipata

Balipata 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 Balipata

Balipata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balangir, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarbha to Balipata is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Balipata is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balipata

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

Health Facilities in Balipata

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

FAQs about Balipata