Development Blocks in Balasore District, Odisha
Balasore District is divided into 12 Development Blocks, comprising a total of 2,882 villages. Each Development Block is administered by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and serves as a unit for rural development and the implementation of government schemes.
Development Blocks and tehsils serve different administrative purposes within the district. Development Blocks focus on rural development, while tehsils primarily handle revenue administration and land records.
List of Development Blocks in Balasore District
The following is the complete list of Development Blocks in Balasore District, along with the number of villages covered by each block.
| Sl. No. | Development Block | Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bahanaga | 172 |
| 2 | Baleshwar | 273 |
| 3 | Baliapal | 238 |
| 4 | Basta | 283 |
| 5 | Bhograi | 337 |
| 6 | Jaleswar | 253 |
| 7 | Khaira | 357 |
| 8 | Nilgiri | 157 |
| 9 | Oupada | 165 |
| 10 | Remuna | 321 |
| 11 | Simulia | 156 |
| 12 | Soro | 170 |