Balada - Kothuru, Srikakulam

Balada is a village situated in the Kothuru mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kothuru and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Balada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balada is 580093. The village covers a total geographical area of 243 hectares and falls under the 532457 pincode. Parlakimidi (orissa) is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Balada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Balada

According to the 2011 Census, Balada village had a total population of 2,286 people, including 1,127 males and 1,159 females, living in 553 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.97%, with male literacy at 67.84% and female literacy at 44.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 277, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Balada

Balada 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 Balada

Balada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hadobhangi Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakimidi (orissa) to Balada is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Balada is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balada

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

Health Facilities in Balada

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

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