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

As per Census 2011, Balim village has a total population of 2,153 people, consisting of 1,093 males and 1,060 females. The village has 520 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 262 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,630 literate and 523 illiterate residents. Additionally, 113 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 362 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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