Balingi - Lakshmipur, Koraput

Balingi is a village situated in the Lakshmipur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakshmipur and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Kutinga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balingi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balingi is 428514. The village covers a total geographical area of 262 hectares and falls under the 765013 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Balingi

As per Census 2011, Balingi village has a total population of 926 people, consisting of 435 males and 491 females. The village has 210 households and a sex ratio of 1,128 females per 1,000 males. There are 150 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 205 literate and 721 illiterate residents. Additionally, 29 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 877 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Balingi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Balingi

Balingi 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 Balingi

Balingi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Laxmipur Road, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Balingi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Balingi is about 66 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 Balingi

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

Health Facilities in Balingi

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

FAQs about Balingi