Belkudar - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Belkudar is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahunipara and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Kurda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belkudar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belkudar is 384911. The village covers a total geographical area of 163 hectares and falls under the 770040 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 76 km away.

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

Population of Belkudar

According to the 2011 Census, Belkudar village had a total population of 285 people, including 135 males and 150 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 1,111 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.43%, with male literacy at 68.47% and female literacy at 42.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 212.

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

Nearby Villages of Belkudar

Belkudar 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 Belkudar

Public transport in the Belkudar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Belkudar is about 76 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Belkudar is about 26 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 Belkudar

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

Health Facilities in Belkudar

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

FAQs about Belkudar