Balita - Barkot, Deogarh

Balita is a village situated in the Barkot tehsil of Deogarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from Barkot and around 29 km from Debagarh. Danra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balita village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balita is 382875. The village covers a total geographical area of 241 hectares and falls under the 768121 pincode. Debagarh is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Balita 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 Balita

According to the 2011 Census, Balita village had a total population of 1,259 people, including 663 males and 596 females, living in 315 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.50%, with male literacy at 91.05% and female literacy at 77.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 226, 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 Balita

Balita 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 Balita

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Balita. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Debagarh to Balita is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Debagarh to Balita is about 29 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 Balita

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

Health Facilities in Balita

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

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