What is "baliguda"

Baliguda is a town in Kandhamal district of Odisha, India. It is sub-divisional headquarter of Baliguda sub-division. It is the largest sub division of Odisha. Lots of tourist get attracted to this place for its scenic beauty. Maa Pattakhanda is the presiding goddess of the town. There are few other places nearby such as Daringbadi, Belaghara, Chakapada, Jalespatta etc. which grabs tourist attraction.

Baliguda (Sl. No.: 82) is a Vidhan Sabha constituency of Kandhamal district, Odisha.

Area of this constituency include Baliguda, Baliguda block, K. Nuagaon block, Kotagarh block and Tumudibandh block.

In 2009 election, Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Karendra Majhi defeated Indian National Congress candidate Sadananda Mallik by a margin of 11,193 votes.