Balarama - Jamankira, Sambalpur
Balarama is a village situated in the Jamankira tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jamankira and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Kulundi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balarama village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Balarama is 382012. The village covers a total geographical area of 229 hectares and falls under the 768107 pincode. Sambalpur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.
Balarama village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kuchinda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sambalpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Balarama
As per Census 2011, Balarama village has a total population of 271 people, consisting of 129 males and 142 females. The village has 78 households and a sex ratio of 1,100 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 168 literate and 103 illiterate residents. Additionally, 126 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 96 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Balarama are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 271 | 129 | 142 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 38 | 15 | 23 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 126 | 62 | 64 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 96 | 46 | 50 |
| Literate Population | 168 | 97 | 71 |
| Illiterate Population | 103 | 32 | 71 |
Nearby Villages of Balarama
Balarama is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Balarama
Balarama is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sambalpur to Balarama is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Balarama is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Balarama
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Balarama village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Balarama
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Balarama village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Balarama
Where is Balarama located?
Balarama village is located in Jamankira Tehsil, Sambalpur district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Balarama?
The Gram Panchayat of Balarama is Kulundi.
What is the pincode of Balarama?
The pincode of Balarama is 768107.
What is the population of Balarama?
Balarama has a total population of 271, including 129 males and 142 females.
How many households are there in Balarama?
There are 78 households in Balarama.
What is the literacy rate in Balarama?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balarama is 61.99%. Male literacy is 75.19% and female literacy is 50.00%.