Balipata village, Melchhamunda block | Pincode 768035

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Balipata is a village in Melchhamunda mandal, Bargarh district, Odisha. With a population of 860 across 256 households, it has a literacy rate of 66.2%.

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SATYABHAMA SAHA

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LGD code: 380164
Pincode: 768035
Post office: Melchhamunda
Population: 860
Households: 256
Literacy rate: 66.2%
Sex ratio: 933 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 577
Distance to district centre: 246 km
Distance to mandal centre: 209 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 324 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 517 km
Nearest railway station: Kakiriguma · 14 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Sri Rama Nursing Home · 28 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Balipata compares

By population, Balipata ranks #22 of 44 villages in Melchhamunda mandal.

Literacy rate

66.2%

−0.8% vs mandal average

Balipata: 66.2%
Melchhamunda mandal: 67.0%
Bargarh district: 66.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

933

−63 vs mandal average

Balipata: 933
Melchhamunda mandal: 996

Household size

people per home

3.4

−0.5 vs mandal average

Balipata: 3.4
Melchhamunda mandal: 3.9

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Balipata at a glance

Balipata is a village of 860 people in 256 households (Census 2011) in Melchhamunda block, Bargarh district, Odisha, the 22nd-largest of 44 villages in Melchhamunda block. Literacy is 66%, about the same as the block average of 67% and the sex ratio is 933 women per 1,000 men. It lies 246 km from the Bargarh district centre, 45 km from Ramabhadrapuram, the nearest town, 14 km from Kakiriguma railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 768035, served by Melchhamunda post office; the LGD village code is 380164. The nearest hospital or health centre is Sri Rama Nursing Home, 28 km away. The sarpanch is SATYABHAMA SAHA, and the village votes in Patnagarh assembly constituency, represented by MLA Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo. The population is estimated at 1,014 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Balipata · this village	860	66%	—
Balipata · Thakurgarh	320	69%	0 km N
Balipata · Patnagarh	2,323	57%	0 km N
Balipata · Tarbha	347	25%	0 km N
Balipata · Patapur	191	31%	0 km N
Balipata · Reamal	58	67%	0 km N
Balipata · Kochinda	66	55%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Balipata

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 14
Power hours (winter): 18
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: PADMAPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 39
Distance to district HQ (km): 40
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 15
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Beherapali
Total area (ha): 455
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 27.73

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Balipata

LGD code: 380164
Pincode: 768035
Post office: Melchhamunda
Population (Census 2011): 860
Population (projected 2026): 1,014
Households: 256
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 933
Literacy rate: 66.2%
Coordinates: 18.87224°N, 83.12481°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Bolangir
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Patnagarh
Member of Parliament: Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SATYABHAMA SAHA
Block / Mandal: Melchhamunda
Nearest PHC: Subrat Multi Speciality Clinic and Diagnostics (202.6 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Bargarh district level

Then & Now

Balipata — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

860

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,014

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

256

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

302

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 860Census 2011
Households: 256Census 2011
Literacy rate: 66.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 933 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,0142026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3022026 projection
Active job cards: 1,35,194MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 54,574MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 950NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 75.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.4%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 61.9%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 97.9%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 62.6%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Bargarh district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Bargarh district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Bargarh district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Notable places near Balipata · Melchhamunda mandal area

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Healthcare

PHC · clinic
Subrat Multi Speciality Clinic and Diagnostics
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PHC · clinic
Dr. D. Meher Surgical Clinic
📍 203.1 km awayOSM
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PHC · clinic
Prusti Surgical Clinic
📍 203.2 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Sdh Patnagarh
📍 203.3 km awayOSM
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PHC · clinic
Dr. Manoj Meher Clinic
📍 205.3 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Abyakt Hospital
📍 205.4 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Government Hospital,Gambhari
📍 207.5 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Balipata

Mandal centre

Melchhamunda · ≈ 209 km

≈ 7 h 9 min by car · 8 h 30 min by bike

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District centre

Bargarh · ≈ 246 km

≈ 8 h 26 min by car · 10 h 1 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,962 people

Ramabhadrapuram · ≈ 45 km

≈ 1 h 32 min by car · 1 h 49 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar324 kmcapital
Hyderabad517 km
Kolkata683 km
Chennai712 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKakiriguma14 km
Bus stopDuggeru Bus Stop17 km
Hospital / PHCSri Rama Nursing Home28 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India25 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil31 km
CollegeAPSWREIS JUNIOR COLLEGE KOMARADA35 km
Police stationPolice station, Komarada36 km

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Odisha Vigilance raids Panchayat Executive Officer in Bargarh, unearths assets worth crores of rupees - India Tribune

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Panchayat samiti member shot dead in Odisha's Bargarh

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Odisha Vigilance raids Panchayat Executive Officer in Bargarh, unearths assets worth crores of rupees - India Tribune
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Panchayat samiti member shot dead in Odisha's Bargarh
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Odisha vigilance arrests panchayat officer after detecting 35 plots, two buildings, other assets
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Odisha Vigilance Arrests Baragada PEO Kartikeswar Behera in DA Case
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People often ask about Balipata

What is the pincode of Balipata?

The pincode of Balipata, Melchhamunda block, Bargarh district, Odisha is 768035. The post office is Melchhamunda.

Which post office delivers to Balipata?

Mail for Balipata is delivered through Melchhamunda post office, pincode 768035, in Melchhamunda block, Bargarh district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Balipata located?

Balipata is a village in Melchhamunda block of Bargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Balipata as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Balipata village has a population of 860 across 256 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Balipata?

The current sarpanch of Balipata gram panchayat is SATYABHAMA SAHA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balipata in?

Balipata falls under the Bolangir Lok Sabha constituency (PC #10) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Balipata in?

Balipata falls under the Patnagarh assembly constituency (AC #67) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Balipata?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Balipata village is 66.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Balipata?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Balipata village is 933 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Balipata?

The nearest health facility to Balipata is Subrat Multi Speciality Clinic and Diagnostics (~202.6 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Balipata?

12 schemes currently match residents of Balipata, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Balipata from Bargarh district centre?

Balipata is approximately 246 km (straight-line) from the centre of Bargarh district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Balipata?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Balipata village is 380164.

Which is the nearest town to Balipata?

Ramabhadrapuram (population 10,962, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 45 km from Balipata in a straight line.

How big is Balipata compared to other villages in Melchhamunda block?

Balipata ranks 22 of 44 villages in Melchhamunda block by Census 2011 population (860 residents).

How far is Balipata from Bhubaneswar?

Balipata is about 324 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 421 km.

How far is Balipata from Hyderabad?

Balipata is about 517 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 672 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Balipata?

Kakiriguma is the nearest railway station to Balipata, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 18 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Balipata?

Duggeru Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Balipata, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Balipata?

Sri Rama Nursing Home is the nearest hospital or health centre to Balipata, about 28 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 36 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Balipata?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Balipata, about 25 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 33 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Balipata?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Balipata, about 31 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 40 km.

Who is the MLA of Balipata?

Balipata falls under Patnagarh assembly constituency (AC 67). The sitting MLA is Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo (BJP).

Who is the MP for Balipata?

Balipata is in Bolangir Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo (BJP).

What is the population of Balipata in 2026?

Balipata is estimated at 1,014 people in 2026, up about 18% from 860 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Balipata in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Balipata in Bargarh district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Balipata?

SATYABHAMA SAHA is the sarpanch of Balipata gram panchayat, Melchhamunda block. See the sarpanch list of Melchhamunda block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-24
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)