Balijor

Balijor is a village located in Jayapatna tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 69km away from sub-district headquarter Jayapatna (tehsildar office) and 79km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Baner is the gram panchayat of Balijor village.

Here you can discover what makes Balijor unique in its vibrant Jayapatna-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Balijor’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 Balijor

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balijor is 424155. The village spans a total geographical area of 123 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766018. Junagarh is nearest town to Balijor village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 53km away.

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

Google Map of Balijor

Population of Balijor

According to the 2011 Census, Balijor has a total population of about 401, with approximately 185 males and 216 females. The sex ratio is around 1167 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 46 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 131 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 66. The overall literacy rate is approximately 53.37%, with male literacy at about 68.11% and female literacy near 40.74%. There are around 102 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Balijor's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Balijor

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

Nearby Villages of Balijor

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Balijor