Baliguda is a Town in Kandhamal. One of the tourist place of kandhamal district. Most people here depend on farming. Baliguda is a Notified Area Council, 80 per cent of the people are educated.
A small park is named Trivedi Park in the middle of the city. National Highway 57
connects the city to Bhawanipatna through the city. The headquarters of Kandhamal district is Phulbani and it is 80 km from Baliguda town.
The road is connected from Baliguda town to Balangir, Rayagada district. The city is surrounded by hills.
Tumudibandha is 35 km away. The temple of Lord Shiva is also very popular here. Daringibadi is located 50 km away and is known as Darjeeling of Odisha.
Language
Odia is the mother language, and kui is regional language of this locality and indigenous people usually speak this language.
FamousTemple of Baliguda
- Maa Dungia Devi Temple
- Maa Pattakhanda temple
- Shri Jagannath Temple
- Maa Kali Temple
- Shri Dhabaleswar Temple
Here is the Hindu festival Maa Pattakhanda Thakurani Yatra, Sri Gundicha Yatra, Sri Bahuda Yatra, Dashahara festival, Kali festival, Lakshmi Puja,
dandanacha ,Kedu festival is another popular festival in the tribal villages. Christmas is a very popular holiday for Christians.
Devi maa is being inviting by all village devotees to temporary devimandapas. There are various cultural Dance on road of balliguda town during Maa Patakhanda Jatra
Health Centre
There is a government health center here, where blood bank also available, ambulances are also provided, and many people depend on these health centers. Good doctors have also been posted by the government, as well as a number of private pathologies in the city.
Educational Institute
- Adivasi College balligda
- CT training institute
- Govt High BoysSchool Baliguda
- Govt High Girls High School Baliguda
- Pattakhanda Public School
- ShishumandirSikhyaniketa
Baliguda Bazar
There are all kinds of shops here. Everything from needle to electronics can be available . There is a weekly market on saturday with fresh vegetable and allGroceris available. Market is open from morning to evening.The cost of every product are not cheap or expensive. Vegetable cost are variable according to seasonal farming.
Lodge and Hotel facility
Lodges and Hotels are directly booked by online or offline in affordable price.The lodges are on the baliguda market, near bus stand and main road.
The Popular hotels are :
- Hotel Bibhab
- santosh Bhaban
- Mukta lodge
- Hotel Pattkhanda
- Hotel Dandapani
Transportation
The communication is only by road way and no trains have been provided so far.public and private busses are available.Buses come from major cities likeBhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela,Sambalpur,Brahmapur,Rayagada.
The natura scenery here is very exciting, there are a lot of picnic spots,you can have a picnic with your family.You can come and enjoy these places
Baliguda Town harmoniously combines lush landscapes, vibrant culture, and a tranquil way of life in the heart of Kandhamal district. Its rolling hills and verdant forests set the stage for rich tribal traditions and warm local hospitality, offering travelers a peaceful escape from urban bustle. Whether you’re visiting nearby attractions, immersing yourself in local customs, or simply soaking up the calm surroundings, Baliguda creates memorable experiences. With tourism and development on the rise, this delightful town is fast emerging as one of Odisha’s lesser-known treasures, well worth a visit.