Balsi - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Balsi is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 114 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Balsi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balsi is 445897. The village covers a total geographical area of 587.76 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Balsi 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 Balsi

According to the 2011 Census, Balsi village had a total population of 2,082 people, including 1,003 males and 1,079 females, living in 497 households. The sex ratio was 1,076 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.80%, with male literacy at 81.21% and female literacy at 61.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 833, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 208.

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

Nearby Villages of Balsi

Balsi 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 Balsi

Public transport in the Balsi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Balsi is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Balsi is about 114 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balsi

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

Health Facilities in Balsi

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

FAQs about Balsi