Balarama

Balarama is a village located in Jamankira tehsil of Sambalpur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 40km away from sub-district headquarter Jamankira (tehsildar office) and 52km away from district headquarter Sambalpur. As per 2009 stats, Kulundi is the gram panchayat of Balarama village.

Here you can discover what makes Balarama unique in its vibrant Jamankira-Sambalpur region. You’ll see Balarama’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Balarama

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balarama is 382012. The village spans a total geographical area of 229 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 768112. Sambalpur is nearest town to Balarama village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 38km away.

When it comes to local governance, Balarama village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kuchinda Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Sambalpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Balarama

Population of Balarama

According to the 2011 Census, Balarama has a total population of about 271, with approximately 129 males and 142 females. The sex ratio is around 1100 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 38 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 126 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 96. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.99%, with male literacy at about 75.19% and female literacy near 50.00%. There are around 78 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Balarama's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Balarama

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Balarama. As per the 2011 stats, Balarama had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Balarama

Knowing the nearby villages of Balarama helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Balarama.

Frequently Asked Questions about Balarama