Bala - Poundi-Uproda, Korba

Bala is a village situated in the Poundi-Uproda tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Poundi-uproda and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Korba. Saliabhata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bala is 435982. The village covers a total geographical area of 310.81 hectares and falls under the 495448 pincode. Katghora is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

Bala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pali-tanakhar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Korba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bala

According to the 2011 Census, Bala village had a total population of 437 people, including 216 males and 221 females, living in 101 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.53%, with male literacy at 59.57% and female literacy at 41.49%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 268.

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

Nearby Villages of Bala

Bala 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 Bala

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bala. The nearest railway station is Gevra Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katghora to Bala is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Bala is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bala

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

Health Facilities in Bala

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

FAQs about Bala