Balanda

Balanda is a village located in Lakhanpur tehsil of Jharsuguda district in Odisha, India. It is situated 24km away from sub-district headquarter Lakhanpur (tehsildar office) and 112km away from district headquarter Jharsuguda. As per 2009 stats, Pandari is the gram panchayat of Balanda village.

Here you can discover what makes Balanda unique in its vibrant Lakhanpur-Jharsuguda region. You’ll see Balanda’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 Balanda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balanda is 381032. Belpahar is nearest town to Balanda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 32km away.

When it comes to local governance, Balanda 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 Brajarajnagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bargarh Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Balanda

Population of Balanda

According to the 2011 Census, Balanda has a total population of about 544, with approximately 282 males and 262 females. The sex ratio is around 929 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 58 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 105 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 256. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.35%, with male literacy at about 84.04% and female literacy near 61.83%. There are around 111 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Balanda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Balanda

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

Nearby Villages of Balanda

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

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