Balia - Ranapur, Nayagarh

Balia is a village situated in the Ranapur tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranapur and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Khairapalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balia is 406824. The village covers a total geographical area of 156 hectares and falls under the 752026 pincode. Nayagarh is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Balia

As per Census 2011, Balia village has a total population of 792 people, consisting of 412 males and 380 females. The village has 194 households and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 590 literate and 202 illiterate residents. Additionally, 16 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 182 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Balia

Balia 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 Balia

Balia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhusandpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nayagarh to Balia is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balia

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

Health Facilities in Balia

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

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