Balisahi - Chandbali, Bhadrak

Balisahi is a village situated in the Chandbali tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 36 km from Bansada and around 71 km from Bhadrak. Jashipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balisahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balisahi is 395545. The village covers a total geographical area of 142 hectares and falls under the 756129 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 71 km away.

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

Population of Balisahi

As per Census 2011, Balisahi village has a total population of 809 people, consisting of 427 males and 382 females. The village has 184 households and a sex ratio of 894 females per 1,000 males. There are 123 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 584 literate and 225 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population809427382
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1236360
Literate Population584345239
Illiterate Population22582143

Nearby Villages of Balisahi

Balisahi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChianipahiSouth-West1.03 km
KanakprasadNorth1.27 km
DosingaSouth1.35 km
KrushnaprasadNorth-West1.49 km
KaithkolaNorth2.30 km
PradyutanagarSouth2.44 km
RabindranagarSouth2.54 km
PurnaprasadNorth3.09 km
SampatiaSouth-West3.21 km
OramalSouth-West3.39 km

Transport and Connectivity of Balisahi

Balisahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhadrakh, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Balisahi is about 71 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balisahi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Balisahi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Balisahi

Where is Balisahi located?

Balisahi village is located in Chandbali Tehsil, Bhadrak district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Balisahi?

The Gram Panchayat of Balisahi is Jashipur.

What is the pincode of Balisahi?

The pincode of Balisahi is 756129.

What is the population of Balisahi?

Balisahi has a total population of 809, including 427 males and 382 females.

How many households are there in Balisahi?

There are 184 households in Balisahi.

What is the literacy rate in Balisahi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balisahi is 72.19%. Male literacy is 80.80% and female literacy is 62.57%.