Balikhamar - Bangomunda, Balangir

Balikhamar is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Sindhekela and around 80 km from Balangir. Kansil serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balikhamar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balikhamar is 421362. The village covers a total geographical area of 74 hectares and falls under the 767035 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Balikhamar

As per Census 2011, Balikhamar village has a total population of 457 people, consisting of 226 males and 231 females. The village has 92 households and a sex ratio of 1,022 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 219 literate and 238 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 46 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Balikhamar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Balikhamar

Balikhamar 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 Balikhamar

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Balikhamar. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Balikhamar is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Balikhamar is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balikhamar

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

Health Facilities in Balikhamar

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

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