Bala - Champua, Keonjhar

Bala is a village situated in the Champua tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 38 km from Baria and around 46 km from Kendujhar. Jajaposi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bala is 385658. The village covers a total geographical area of 520 hectares and falls under the 758016 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Bala

According to the 2011 Census, Bala village had a total population of 1,311 people, including 645 males and 666 females, living in 280 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.91%, with male literacy at 88.32% and female literacy at 65.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 797.

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

Nearby Villages of Bala

Bala 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 Bala

Bala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kendujhargarh, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Bala is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Bala is about 46 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 Bala

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

Health Facilities in Bala

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

FAQs about Bala