Balasinga - Naktideul, Sambalpur

Balasinga is a village situated in the Naktideul tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Kisinda and around 108 km from Sambalpur. Ballam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balasinga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balasinga is 382064. The village covers a total geographical area of 223 hectares and falls under the 768106 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Balasinga

According to the 2011 Census, Balasinga village had a total population of 643 people, including 318 males and 325 females, living in 145 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.86%, with male literacy at 74.73% and female literacy at 53.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 309.

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

Nearby Villages of Balasinga

Balasinga 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 Balasinga

Balasinga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bamur, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Balasinga is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Balasinga is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balasinga

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

Health Facilities in Balasinga

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

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