Balada Village Overview
Balada is a village in Gobindpur tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It lies about 3 km from Gobindpur tehsil headquarters and around 46 km from Cuttack district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Postal is the Gram Panchayat for Balada village.
The sections below provide essential information about Balada village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Balada is 400212. The village covers a geographical area of 143 hectares and has a pincode of 754018. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.
Location Map of Balada
Population & Demographics of Balada
This section provides population and demographic details of Balada village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 660 | 335 | 325 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 61 | 29 | 32 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 79 | 36 | 43 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 556 | 294 | 262 |
| Illiterate Population | 104 | 41 | 63 |
Key population details of Balada village are given below:
- Balada village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 660, including approximately 335 males and 325 females, with a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 79 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Balada village is high, with a literacy rate of about 84.24%.
- There are around 154 households in Balada village.
Transport & Connectivity of Balada
Transport facilities help residents of Balada village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Balada
The following villages are located close to Balada and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Balada
- Where is Balada located?
- Balada village is located in Gobindpur Tehsil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Balada?
- The Gram Panchayat of Balada is Postal (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Balada?
- The pincode of Balada is 754018.
- What is the population of Balada?
- Balada has a total population of 660, including 335 males and 325 females.
- How many households are there in Balada?
- There are 154 households in Balada.
- What is the literacy rate in Balada?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balada is 84.24%. Male literacy is 87.76% and female literacy is 80.62%.