Baliaposh - Biramitrapur, Sundargarh

Baliaposh is a village situated in the Biramitrapur tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 42 km from Hatibari and around 138 km from Sundargarh. Menmena serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baliaposh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baliaposh is 384433. The village covers a total geographical area of 147 hectares and falls under the 770046 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Baliaposh

According to the 2011 Census, Baliaposh village had a total population of 401 people, including 198 males and 203 females, living in 101 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.69%, with male literacy at 69.87% and female literacy at 40.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 182.

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

Nearby Villages of Baliaposh

Baliaposh 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 Baliaposh

Baliaposh is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bispur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Baliaposh is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Baliaposh is about 138 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baliaposh

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

Health Facilities in Baliaposh

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

FAQs about Baliaposh