Balisahi - Basta, Balasore

Balisahi is a village situated in the Basta tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Singla and around 36 km from Baleshwar. Putura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balisahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balisahi is 392215. The village covers a total geographical area of 207.8 hectares and falls under the 756081 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Balisahi

According to the 2011 Census, Balisahi village had a total population of 1,410 people, including 730 males and 680 females, living in 321 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.96%, with male literacy at 94.11% and female literacy at 79.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48.

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

Nearby Villages of Balisahi

Balisahi 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 Balisahi

Balisahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Balisahi is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Balisahi is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balisahi

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

Health Facilities in Balisahi

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

FAQs about Balisahi