Balara - Kakatpur, Puri

Balara is a village situated in the Kakatpur tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kakatpur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Kantapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balara is 409127. The village covers a total geographical area of 429 hectares and falls under the 752108 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Balara

According to the 2011 Census, Balara village had a total population of 2,783 people, including 1,421 males and 1,362 females, living in 671 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.22%, with male literacy at 88.67% and female literacy at 73.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 829, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

Nearby Villages of Balara

Balara 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 Balara

Balara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Balara is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Balara is about 50 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 Balara

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

Health Facilities in Balara

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

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