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.

Balimela has its own place in the vibrant Malkangiri region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

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.

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Population of Balimela

Below is a concise population overview of Balimela as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Balimela village:

• The total population of Balimela village is around 517, including approximately 250 males and 267 females, with a sex ratio of 1068 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 114 children aged 0–6 years in Balimela village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Balimela village has 57 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 362 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Balimela village is about 16.63%, with male literacy at 20.00% and female literacy at 13.48%.
• There are around 126 households in Balimela village.

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.

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