Balijor - Jayapatna, Kalahandi

Balijor is a village situated in the Jayapatna tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 69 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jayapatna and around 79 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Baner serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balijor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balijor is 424155. The village covers a total geographical area of 123 hectares and falls under the 766018 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

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

Population of Balijor

According to the 2011 Census, Balijor village had a total population of 401 people, including 185 males and 216 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 1,168 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.28%, with male literacy at 74.12% and female literacy at 47.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 66.

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

Nearby Villages of Balijor

Balijor 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 Balijor

Balijor is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Balijor is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Balijor is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balijor

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

Health Facilities in Balijor

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

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