Balikania - Banapur, Khordha

Balikania is a village situated in the Banapur tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banapur and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Damiabarabara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balikania village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balikania is 408389. The village covers a total geographical area of 328 hectares and falls under the 752031 pincode. Banapur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Balikania

According to the 2011 Census, Balikania village had a total population of 74 people, including 38 males and 36 females, living in 13 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.93%, with male literacy at 93.10% and female literacy at 56.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 73.

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

Nearby Villages of Balikania

Balikania 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 Balikania

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Balikania. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banapur to Balikania is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Balikania is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balikania

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

Health Facilities in Balikania

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

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