Balda - Nandapur, Koraput

Balda is a village situated in the Nandapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Padua and around 63 km from Koraput. Balda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balda is 429670. The village covers a total geographical area of 263 hectares and falls under the 764041 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Balda

According to the 2011 Census, Balda village had a total population of 1,385 people, including 445 males and 940 females, living in 264 households. The sex ratio was 2,112 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.34%, with male literacy at 78.17% and female literacy at 69.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 370, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 799.

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

Nearby Villages of Balda

Balda 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 Balda

Public transport in the Balda is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bheja, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Balda is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Balda is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balda

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

Health Facilities in Balda

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

FAQs about Balda