Balsi - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Balsi is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Balsi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balsi is 422360. The village covers a total geographical area of 408 hectares and falls under the 766012 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Balsi

As per Census 2011, Balsi village has a total population of 1,799 people, consisting of 911 males and 888 females. The village has 510 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 254 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,020 literate and 779 illiterate residents. Additionally, 143 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 163 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Balsi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Balsi

Balsi 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 Balsi

Balsi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kandel Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Balsi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Balsi is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balsi

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

Health Facilities in Balsi

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

FAQs about Balsi