Balisinsa - Odagaon, Nayagarh

Balisinsa is a village situated in the Odagaon tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Odagaon and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Sunamuhin serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balisinsa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balisinsa is 406506. The village covers a total geographical area of 170 hectares and falls under the 752081 pincode. Nayagarh is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Balisinsa

According to the 2011 Census, Balisinsa village had a total population of 925 people, including 453 males and 472 females, living in 260 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.05%, with male literacy at 87.10% and female literacy at 61.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Balisinsa

Balisinsa 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 Balisinsa

Balisinsa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nayagarh to Balisinsa is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nayagarh to Balisinsa is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balisinsa

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

Health Facilities in Balisinsa

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

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