Balinala - Surada, Ganjam

Balinala is a village situated in the Surada tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 70 km from Badagada and around 143 km from Chatrapur. Gouda Gotha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balinala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balinala is 411082. The village covers a total geographical area of 515 hectares and falls under the 761109 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 98 km away.

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

Population of Balinala

According to the 2011 Census, Balinala village had a total population of 305 people, including 147 males and 158 females, living in 55 households. The sex ratio was 1,075 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.23%, with male literacy at 54.62% and female literacy at 48.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 68.

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

Nearby Villages of Balinala

Balinala 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 Balinala

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Balinala. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Balinala is about 98 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Balinala is about 143 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balinala

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

Health Facilities in Balinala

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

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