Balichua

Balichua is a village located in Sharata tehsil of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, India. It is situated 35km away from sub-district headquarter Sharata (tehsildar office) and 78km away from district headquarter Baripada. As per 2009 stats, Kalamgadia is the gram panchayat of Balichua village.

Here you can discover what makes Balichua unique in its vibrant Sharata-Mayurbhanj region. You’ll see Balichua’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 Balichua

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balichua is 391271. The village spans a total geographical area of 348 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 757079. Udala is nearest town to Balichua village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 52km away.

When it comes to local governance, Balichua 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 Karanjia Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Keonjhar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Balichua

Population of Balichua

According to the 2011 Census, Balichua has a total population of about 726, with approximately 351 males and 375 females. The sex ratio is around 1068 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 162 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 702. The overall literacy rate is approximately 28.24%, with male literacy at about 37.89% and female literacy near 19.20%. There are around 123 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Balichua's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Balichua

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

Nearby Villages of Balichua

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Balichua