Balanda - Barkot, Deogarh

Balanda is a village situated in the Barkot tehsil of Deogarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Barkot and around 42 km from Debagarh. Balanda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balanda is 382864. The village covers a total geographical area of 315 hectares and falls under the 768110 pincode. Debagarh is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Balanda

According to the 2011 Census, Balanda village had a total population of 713 people, including 360 males and 353 females, living in 191 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.71%, with male literacy at 75.96% and female literacy at 61.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 223, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 135.

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

Nearby Villages of Balanda

Balanda 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 Balanda

Balanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Debagarh to Balanda is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Debagarh to Balanda is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balanda

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

Health Facilities in Balanda

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

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