Balunka - Nimapada, Puri

Balunka is a village situated in the Nimapada tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 47 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nimapada and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Chhanijanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balunka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balunka is 409004. The village covers a total geographical area of 136 hectares and falls under the 752113 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Balunka

According to the 2011 Census, Balunka village had a total population of 824 people, including 389 males and 435 females, living in 175 households. The sex ratio was 1,118 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.07%, with male literacy at 89.88% and female literacy at 78.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 77.

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

Nearby Villages of Balunka

Balunka 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 Balunka

Balunka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bir Purushottampur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Balunka is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Balunka is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balunka

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

Health Facilities in Balunka

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

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