Balakira

Balakira is a village located in Baunsuni tehsil of Baudh district in Odisha, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Baunsuni (tehsildar office) and 25km away from district headquarter Baudh. As per 2009 stats, Mundipadar is the gram panchayat of Balakira village.

Here you can discover what makes Balakira unique in its vibrant Baunsuni-Baudh region. You’ll see Balakira’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Balakira

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balakira is 418252. The village spans a total geographical area of 406 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 762015. Baudhgarh is nearest town to Balakira village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 28km away.

When it comes to local governance, Balakira village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kantamal Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Balakira

Population of Balakira

According to the 2011 Census, Balakira has a total population of about 970, with approximately 493 males and 477 females. The sex ratio is around 967 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 142 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 363 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.03%, with male literacy at about 75.25% and female literacy near 46.33%. There are around 238 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Balakira's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Balakira

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Balakira. As per the 2011 stats, Balakira had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Balakira

Knowing the nearby villages of Balakira helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Balakira.

Frequently Asked Questions about Balakira