Balihenti - Simulia, Balasore

Balihenti is a village situated in the Simulia tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Similia and around 65 km from Baleshwar. Bauripada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balihenti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balihenti is 394076. The village covers a total geographical area of 95 hectares and falls under the 756134 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Balihenti

According to the 2011 Census, Balihenti village had a total population of 519 people, including 265 males and 254 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.77%, with male literacy at 95.36% and female literacy at 79.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Balihenti

Balihenti 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 Balihenti

Balihenti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Markona, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Balihenti is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Balihenti 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 Balihenti

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

Health Facilities in Balihenti

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

FAQs about Balihenti