Balagaon - Kalampur, Kalahandi

Balagaon is a village situated in the Kalampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 46 km from Jayapatna and around 55 km from Bhawanipatna. Kotagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balagaon is 424089. The village covers a total geographical area of 354 hectares and falls under the 766013 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Balagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Balagaon village had a total population of 1,009 people, including 506 males and 503 females, living in 245 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.97%, with male literacy at 72.60% and female literacy at 43.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 182, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 170.

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

Nearby Villages of Balagaon

Balagaon 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 Balagaon

Public transport in the Balagaon is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Balagaon is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Balagaon is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balagaon

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

Health Facilities in Balagaon

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

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