Balisukuri - Kishannagar, Cuttack

Balisukuri is a village situated in the Kishannagar tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kishannagar and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Kishorenagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balisukuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balisukuri is 399933. The village covers a total geographical area of 297 hectares and falls under the 754131 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Balisukuri

According to the 2011 Census, Balisukuri village had a total population of 1,415 people, including 707 males and 708 females, living in 302 households. The sex ratio was 1,001 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.72%, with male literacy at 89.70% and female literacy at 75.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 368.

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

Nearby Villages of Balisukuri

Balisukuri 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 Balisukuri

Balisukuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Badakhandita, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Balisukuri is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Balisukuri is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balisukuri

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

Health Facilities in Balisukuri

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

FAQs about Balisukuri