Balouda - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Balouda is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Baloda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balouda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balouda is 445969. The village covers a total geographical area of 557.18 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Balouda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Saraipali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mahasamund Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balouda

According to the 2011 Census, Balouda village had a total population of 2,569 people, including 1,272 males and 1,297 females, living in 644 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.72%, with male literacy at 85.87% and female literacy at 65.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 395, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 628.

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

Nearby Villages of Balouda

Balouda 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 Balouda

Balouda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dungripadi, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Balouda is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Balouda is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balouda

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

Health Facilities in Balouda

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

FAQs about Balouda