Balianta Tehsil - Khordha District, Odisha
Balianta is an administrative tehsil in the Khordha district of Odisha, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Balianta is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Bhubaneswar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 8.5 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 91 km², including 84.07 km² rural area and 6.61 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 955 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Balianta Tehsil
Balianta Tehsil has a total of 100 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alarpur | Rural | Satyabhamapur |
| 2 | Anantapur | Rural | Jagfannathpur |
| 3 | Andilo | Rural | Balianta |
| 4 | Anjira | Rural | Puranapradhan |
| 5 | Anthuari | Rural | Prataprudrapur |
| 6 | Aringol | Rural | Bainchua |
| 7 | Atala | Rural | Balianta |
| 8 | Badachhelipatana | Rural | Kakaruidrapur |
| 9 | Baindol | Rural | Balianta |
| 10 | Balabhadrapur | Rural | Kakaruidrapur |
| 11 | Balianta | Rural | Balianta |
| 12 | Baligundi | Rural | Sarakana |
| 13 | Barijanga | Rural | Purohitpur |
| 14 | Bayanpada | Rural | Puranapradhan |
| 15 | Bentapur | Rural | Bentapur |
| 16 | Benupur | Rural | Benupur |
| 17 | Bhailo | Rural | Kakaruidrapur |
| 18 | Bhainchua | Rural | Bainchua |
| 19 | Bhelurihat | Rural | Bainchua |
| 20 | Bhimpur | Rural | Jagfannathpur |
| 21 | Bhingarpur | Rural | Bhingarapur |
| 22 | Bhubanpur | Rural | Balianta |
| 23 | Bisarpur | Rural | Prataprudrapur |
| 24 | Bisuniapada | Rural | Puranapradhan |
| 25 | Bodhakhandi | Rural | Puranapradhan |
| 26 | Brahmansarangi | Rural | Bentapur |
| 27 | Brahmansuanlo | Rural | Sarakana |
| 28 | Budhalo | Rural | Bainchua |
| 29 | Budhipada | Rural | Puranapradhan |
| 30 | Chadheibar | Rural | Purohitpur |
| 31 | Chhandola | Rural | Sarakana |
| 32 | Chheliamal | Rural | Bainchua |
| 33 | Dandilo | Rural | Sarakana |
| 34 | Dangua | Rural | Jhinti Sasan |
| 35 | Deandhoti | Rural | Sarakana |
| 36 | Dedhalo | Rural | Bentapur |
| 37 | Dhabalahar | Rural | Bainchua |
| 38 | Dhamilo | Rural | Balianta |
| 39 | Endrapal | Rural | Satyabhamapur |
| 40 | Erakanta | Rural | Puranapradhan |
| 41 | Gandilo | Rural | Kakaruidrapur |
| 42 | Garasrirampur | Rural | Umadeibramhapur |
| 43 | Gohal | Rural | Jagfannathpur |
| 44 | Gotalagram | Rural | Satyabhamapur |
| 45 | Gotalbindha | Rural | Satyabhamapur |
| 46 | Gothasabalia | Rural | Puranapradhan |
| 47 | Hatajasuapur | Rural | Umadeibramhapur |
| 48 | Hirapur | Rural | Umadeibramhapur |
| 49 | Jagannathpur | Rural | Jagfannathpur |
| 50 | Jagannathpur | Rural | Kakaruidrapur |
| 51 | Janmajayapur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 52 | Jashuapur | Rural | Umadeibramhapur |
| 53 | Jayarsasan | Rural | Jagfannathpur |
| 54 | Jhintisasan | Rural | Jhinti Sasan |
| 55 | Jitikarsuanlo | Rural | Bhingarapur |
| 56 | Kaijanga | Rural | Sarakana |
| 57 | Kajipur | Rural | Sarakana |
| 58 | Kakarudrapur | Rural | Kakaruidrapur |
| 59 | Kakarudrapurmelaka | Rural | Kakaruidrapur |
| 60 | Kanchilo | Rural | Balianta |
| 61 | Kantibarahi | Rural | Prataprudrapur |
| 62 | Kendubilwa | Rural | Jayabeda |
| 63 | Khamangasasan | Rural | Kakaruidrapur |
| 64 | Kotakana | Rural | Balianta |
| 65 | Lenkudi | Rural | Satyabhamapur |
| 66 | Luna | Rural | Sarakana |
| 67 | Mahukhanda | Rural | Jayabeda |
| 68 | Nagapursasan | Rural | Umadeibramhapur |
| 69 | Olarbindha | Rural | Prataprudrapur |
| 70 | Panchalo | Rural | Kakaruidrapur |
| 71 | Panikata | Rural | Purohitpur |
| 72 | Paria Patapur | Rural | Kakaruidrapur |
| 73 | Paribasudeipur | Rural | Prataprudrapur |
| 74 | Prataprudrapur | Rural | Prataprudrapur |
| 75 | Pratapsasan | Rural | Pratap Sasan |
| 76 | Pratapsasan (Ct) | Rural | Pratap Sasan |
| 77 | Puranpadhan | Rural | Puranapradhan |
| 78 | Puransasan | Rural | Puranapradhan |
| 79 | Purohitpur | Rural | Purohitpur |
| 80 | Purunajhinti | Rural | Jhinti Sasan |
| 81 | Raedpada | Rural | Kakaruidrapur |
| 82 | Ramachandrapur | Rural | Bhingarapur |
| 83 | Ranapur | Rural | Sarakana |
| 84 | Rayagurubasudeipur | Rural | Umadeibramhapur |
| 85 | Rayatsrirampur | Rural | Umadeibramhapur |
| 86 | Sadasimula | Rural | Kakaruidrapur |
| 87 | Saheb Nagar | Rural | Jayabeda |
| 88 | Saleswar | Rural | Balianta |
| 89 | Sarakana | Rural | Sarakana |
| 90 | Sathilo | Rural | Kakaruidrapur |
| 91 | Satyabhamapur | Rural | Satyabhamapur |
| 92 | Singirisasan | Rural | Purohitpur |
| 93 | Sisilo | Rural | Puranapradhan |
| 94 | Subhalo | Rural | Bainchua |
| 95 | Sudhasarangi | Rural | Bentapur |
| 96 | Tandilo | Rural | Satyabhamapur |
| 97 | Tiranpada | Rural | Balianta |
| 98 | Trahiachutya Nagar | Rural | Jhinti Sasan |
| 99 | Umadeibrahmpur | Rural | Umadeibramhapur |
| 100 | Uparasahi | Unmapped | Not applicable |
Population of Balianta Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Balianta Tehsil has a total population of 91,728 people, consisting of 46,903 males and 44,825 females. There are 19,535 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 1,012 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 91,728 | 78,898 | 12,830 |
| Male Population | 46,903 | 40,269 | 6,634 |
| Female Population | 44,825 | 38,629 | 6,196 |
| Total Households | 19,535 | 16,959 | 2,576 |
| Population Density | 1,012 / km² | 938 / km² | 1,941 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 68,977 literate people and 9,695 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 25,470 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,142 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,695 | 8,387 | 1,308 |
| Literate Population | 68,977 | 58,997 | 9,980 |
| Illiterate Population | 22,751 | 19,901 | 2,850 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 25,470 | 23,542 | 1,928 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,142 | 993 | 149 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.