Balimela

Balimela is a village located in Orkel tehsil of Malkangiri district in Odisha, India. It is situated 28km away from sub-district headquarter Orkel (tehsildar office) and 27km away from district headquarter Malkangiri . As per 2009 stats, Chitapari Iii is the gram panchayat of Balimela village.

Here you can discover what makes Balimela unique in its vibrant Orkel-Malkangiri region. You’ll see Balimela’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Balimela

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balimela is 430935. The village spans a total geographical area of 336 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 764051. Balimela is nearest town to Balimela village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Balimela village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Chitrakonda Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Nabarangpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Balimela

Population of Balimela

According to the 2011 Census, Balimela has a total population of about 517, with approximately 250 males and 267 females. The sex ratio is around 1068 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 114 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 57 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 362. The overall literacy rate is approximately 16.63%, with male literacy at about 20.00% and female literacy near 13.48%. There are around 126 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Balimela's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Balimela

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Balimela. As per the 2011 stats, Balimela had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Balimela

Knowing the nearby villages of Balimela helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Balimela.

Frequently Asked Questions about Balimela