Balel - Machh Kund, Koraput

Balel is a village situated in the Machh Kund tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machh Kund and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Ballel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balel village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balel is 429607. The village covers a total geographical area of 643 hectares and falls under the 764040 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Balel village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koraput Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Balel

According to the 2011 Census, Balel village had a total population of 695 people, including 335 males and 360 females, living in 197 households. The sex ratio was 1,075 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 29.70%, with male literacy at 42.35% and female literacy at 16.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 120, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 460.

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

Nearby Villages of Balel

Balel 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 Balel

Public transport in the Balel is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Machhakunda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Balel is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Balel is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balel

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

Health Facilities in Balel

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

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