Balkiabar Village - Jaleswar, Balasore

Balkiabar is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Jaleswar and around 62 km from Baleshwar. Paiksida serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balkiabar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balkiabar is 391573. The village covers a total geographical area of 114 hectares and falls under the 756086 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Balkiabar 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 Balkiabar

As per Census 2011, Balkiabar village has a total population of 698 people, consisting of 362 males and 336 females. The village has 166 households and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males. There are 102 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 467 literate and 231 illiterate residents. Additionally, 385 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Balkiabar

Balkiabar 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 Balkiabar

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Balkiabar. The nearest railway station is Jaleswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Balkiabar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Balkiabar is about 62 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 Balkiabar

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

Health Facilities in Balkiabar

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

FAQs about Balkiabar