Balisinga - Narala, Kalahandi

Balisinga is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Balisinga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balisinga is 422726. The village covers a total geographical area of 463 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Balisinga

According to the 2011 Census, Balisinga village had a total population of 1,814 people, including 885 males and 929 females, living in 447 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.45%, with male literacy at 78.71% and female literacy at 61.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 375, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 361.

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

Nearby Villages of Balisinga

Balisinga 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 Balisinga

Balisinga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Norla Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Balisinga is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Balisinga is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balisinga

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

Health Facilities in Balisinga

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

FAQs about Balisinga