Balijoranda - Gandia, Dhenkanal

Balijoranda is a village situated in the Gandia tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gandia and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Raitala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balijoranda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balijoranda is 402672. The village covers a total geographical area of 89 hectares and falls under the 759014 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Balijoranda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhenkanal Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Balijoranda

As per Census 2011, Balijoranda village has a total population of 368 people, consisting of 195 males and 173 females. The village has 81 households and a sex ratio of 887 females per 1,000 males. There are 34 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 272 literate and 96 illiterate residents. Additionally, 58 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 42 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Balijoranda

Balijoranda 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 Balijoranda

Balijoranda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhenkanal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Balijoranda is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balijoranda

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

Health Facilities in Balijoranda

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

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