Bailama - Kutra, Sundargarh

Bailama is a village situated in the Kutra tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kutra and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Rajabasa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bailama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bailama is 384167. The village covers a total geographical area of 381 hectares and falls under the 770018 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Bailama

As per Census 2011, Bailama village has a total population of 929 people, consisting of 485 males and 444 females. The village has 204 households and a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males. There are 145 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 472 literate and 457 illiterate residents. Additionally, 73 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 771 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bailama

Bailama 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 Bailama

Bailama is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sogra, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Bailama is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Bailama is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bailama

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

Health Facilities in Bailama

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

FAQs about Bailama