Balukhanda
Balukhanda is a village located in Sadar tehsil of Puri district in Odisha, India. It is situated 2km away from sub-district headquarter Sadar (tehsildar office) and 2km away from district headquarter Puri. As per 2009 stats, Baligualli is the gram panchayat of Balukhanda village.
Balukhanda has its own place in the vibrant Puri region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Balukhanda
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balukhanda is 409910. The village spans a total geographical area of 1678 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 752002. Puri is nearest town to Balukhanda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 4km away.
As per 2019 stats, Balukhanda village comes under Puri assembly & parliamentary constituency.
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Population of Balukhanda
Below is a concise population overview of Balukhanda as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 5,789 | 2,990 | 2,799 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 596 | 286 | 310 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 759 | 393 | 366 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Literate Population | 4,659 | 2,537 | 2,122 |
Illiterate Population | 1,130 | 453 | 677 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Balukhanda village:
- The total population of Balukhanda village is around 5,789, including approximately 2,990 males and 2,799 females, with a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 596 children aged 0–6 years in Balukhanda village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Balukhanda village has 759 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 4 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Balukhanda village is about 80.48%, with male literacy at 84.85% and female literacy at 75.81%.
- There are around 1,192 households in Balukhanda village.
Connectivity of Balukhanda
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Balukhanda. As per the 2011 stats, Balukhanda had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within village |
Private Bus Service | Available within village |
Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Balukhanda
Knowing the nearby villages of Balukhanda helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Balukhanda.
Frequently Asked Questions about Balukhanda
- Where is Balukhanda located?
- Balukhanda village is situated in Sadar Tehsil, within the Puri district of Odisha, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Balukhanda?
- The Gram Panchayat of Balukhanda is Baligualli (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Balukhanda?
- The pincode of Balukhanda is 752002, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Balukhanda as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Balukhanda is 5,789, with 2,990 males and 2,799 females.
- How many households are there in Balukhanda as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Balukhanda village has a total of 1,192 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Balukhanda as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Balukhanda is 80.48%. The male literacy rate is 84.85%, while the female literacy rate is 75.81%.