Balakati

Balakati is a village located in Anandapur tehsil of Kendujhar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Anandapur (tehsildar office) and 90km away from district headquarter Kendujhar. As per 2009 stats, Taratara is the gram panchayat of Balakati village.

Here you can discover what makes Balakati unique in its vibrant Anandapur-Kendujhar region. You’ll see Balakati’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 Balakati

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balakati is 387056. The village spans a total geographical area of 180 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 758021. Anandapur is nearest town to Balakati village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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

Google Map of Balakati

Population of Balakati

According to the 2011 Census, Balakati has a total population of about 737, with approximately 378 males and 359 females. The sex ratio is around 949 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 68 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 22 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 25. The overall literacy rate is approximately 80.60%, with male literacy at about 83.60% and female literacy near 77.44%. There are around 165 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Balakati's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Balakati

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

Nearby Villages of Balakati

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Balakati