Balenga

Balenga is a village located in Kosagumuda tehsil of Nabarangapur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Kosagumuda (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Nabarangapur . As per 2009 stats, Balenga village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Balenga unique in its vibrant Kosagumuda-Nabarangapur region. You’ll see Balenga’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 Balenga

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balenga is 427849. The village spans a total geographical area of 1088 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 764075. Nabarangapur is nearest town to Balenga village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 44km away.

When it comes to local governance, Balenga 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 Dabugam 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.

Google Map of Balenga

Population of Balenga

According to the 2011 Census, Balenga has a total population of about 1,960, with approximately 959 males and 1,001 females. The sex ratio is around 1043 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 313 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 286 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,032. The overall literacy rate is approximately 31.89%, with male literacy at about 44.21% and female literacy near 20.08%. There are around 435 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Balenga's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Balenga

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

Nearby Villages of Balenga

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Balenga