Balikira - Bhograi, Balasore

Balikira is a village situated in the Bhograi tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Kamarda and around 65 km from Baleshwar. Nahara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balikira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balikira is 391829. The village covers a total geographical area of 31 hectares and falls under the 756036 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Balikira

According to the 2011 Census, Balikira village had a total population of 40 people, including 21 males and 19 females, living in 11 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.29%, with male literacy at 95.00% and female literacy at 71.43%.

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

Nearby Villages of Balikira

Balikira 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 Balikira

Balikira is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lakshannath Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Balikira is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Balikira is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balikira

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

Health Facilities in Balikira

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

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