Balikiari

Balikiari is a village located in Rasol tehsil of Dhenkanal district in Odisha, India. It is situated 22km away from sub-district headquarter Rasol (tehsildar office) and 42km away from district headquarter Dhenkanal. As per 2009 stats, Jarada is the gram panchayat of Balikiari village.

Here you can discover what makes Balikiari unique in its vibrant Rasol-Dhenkanal region. You’ll see Balikiari’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Balikiari

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balikiari is 403121. The village spans a total geographical area of 487 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759021. Dhenkanal is nearest town to Balikiari village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 42km away.

When it comes to local governance, Balikiari village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Hindol Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Balikiari

Population of Balikiari

According to the 2011 Census, Balikiari has a total population of about 1,603, with approximately 821 males and 782 females. The sex ratio is around 952 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 163 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 251 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 67. The overall literacy rate is approximately 78.42%, with male literacy at about 84.41% and female literacy near 72.12%. There are around 399 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Balikiari's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Balikiari

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Balikiari. As per the 2011 stats, Balikiari had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Balikiari

Knowing the nearby villages of Balikiari helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Balikiari.

Frequently Asked Questions about Balikiari