Balim - Bhograi, Balasore

Balim is a village situated in the Bhograi tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from Kamarda and around 63 km from Baleshwar. Balim village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balim is 391833. The village covers a total geographical area of 366 hectares and falls under the 756035 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Balim 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 Balim

According to the 2011 Census, Balim village had a total population of 2,153 people, including 1,093 males and 1,060 females, living in 520 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.20%, with male literacy at 92.60% and female literacy at 79.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 113, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 362.

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

Nearby Villages of Balim

Balim 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 Balim

Public transport in the Balim 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 100.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Balim is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Balim is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balim

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

Health Facilities in Balim

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

FAQs about Balim