Bala - Karanjia, Mayurbhanj

Bala is a village situated in the Karanjia tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanjia and around 116 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Bala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bala is 388858. The village covers a total geographical area of 441 hectares and falls under the 757036 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Bala

As per Census 2011, Bala village has a total population of 810 people, consisting of 397 males and 413 females. The village has 188 households and a sex ratio of 1,040 females per 1,000 males. There are 81 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 492 literate and 318 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 570 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bala

Bala 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 Bala

Bala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Bala is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Bala is about 116 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bala

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

Health Facilities in Bala

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

FAQs about Bala