Balikhani - Bangiriposi, Mayurbhanj

Balikhani is a village situated in the Bangiriposi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangiriposi and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Dhobanisole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balikhani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balikhani is 389571. The village covers a total geographical area of 353 hectares and falls under the 757032 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Balikhani

According to the 2011 Census, Balikhani village had a total population of 842 people, including 434 males and 408 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.37%, with male literacy at 49.71% and female literacy at 26.25%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 834.

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

Nearby Villages of Balikhani

Balikhani 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 Balikhani

Public transport in the Balikhani is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajalukah, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Balikhani is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Balikhani is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balikhani

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

Health Facilities in Balikhani

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

FAQs about Balikhani