Baliamba - Lathikata, Sundargarh

Baliamba is a village situated in the Lathikata tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lathikata and around 124 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Ramjodi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baliamba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baliamba is 384628. The village covers a total geographical area of 73 hectares and falls under the 770037 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Baliamba

As per Census 2011, Baliamba village has a total population of 130 people, consisting of 69 males and 61 females. The village has 29 households and a sex ratio of 884 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 20 literate and 110 illiterate residents. Additionally, 55 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Baliamba

Baliamba 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 Baliamba

Baliamba 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 Dumerta, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Baliamba is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Baliamba is about 124 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baliamba

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

Health Facilities in Baliamba

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

FAQs about Baliamba