Balisodra - Jashipur, Mayurbhanj

Balisodra is a village situated in the Jashipur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jashipur and around 96 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Mahardapalsa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balisodra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balisodra is 388464. The village covers a total geographical area of 179 hectares and falls under the 757034 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Balisodra

As per Census 2011, Balisodra village has a total population of 1,224 people, consisting of 600 males and 624 females. The village has 270 households and a sex ratio of 1,040 females per 1,000 males. There are 112 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 774 literate and 450 illiterate residents. Additionally, 155 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 695 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Balisodra are given below:

Nearby Villages of Balisodra

Balisodra 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 Balisodra

Balisodra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Balisodra is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Balisodra is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balisodra

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

Health Facilities in Balisodra

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

FAQs about Balisodra