Balanta - Bhadrak

Balanta is a village situated in the Bhadrak tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Bhadrak Rural and around 14 km from Bhadrak. Jagadalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balanta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balanta is 394758. The village covers a total geographical area of 128 hectares and falls under the 756111 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Balanta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhadrak Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Balanta

As per Census 2011, Balanta village has a total population of 747 people, consisting of 399 males and 348 females. The village has 162 households and a sex ratio of 872 females per 1,000 males. There are 74 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 672 literate and 75 illiterate residents. Additionally, 94 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 20 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Balanta

Balanta 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 Balanta

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Balanta. The nearest railway station is Ranital, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Balanta is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Balanta is about 14 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balanta

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

Health Facilities in Balanta

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

FAQs about Balanta