Balana

Balana is a village located in Marsaghai tehsil of Kendrapara district in Odisha, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Marsaghai (tehsildar office) and 20km away from district headquarter Kendrapara . As per 2009 stats, Dasipur is the gram panchayat of Balana village.

Here you can discover what makes Balana unique in its vibrant Marsaghai-Kendrapara region. You’ll see Balana’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 Balana

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balana is 396904. The village spans a total geographical area of 132 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 754213. Kendrapara is nearest town to Balana village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

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

Google Map of Balana

Population of Balana

According to the 2011 Census, Balana has a total population of about 477, with approximately 244 males and 233 females. The sex ratio is around 954 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 52 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 76.52%, with male literacy at about 81.97% and female literacy near 70.82%. There are around 114 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Balana's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Balana

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

Nearby Villages of Balana

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Balana