Ballam - Naktideul, Sambalpur

Ballam is a village situated in the Naktideul tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Kisinda and around 110 km from Sambalpur. Ballam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ballam is 382065. The village covers a total geographical area of 967 hectares and falls under the 768106 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Ballam 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 Ballam

As per Census 2011, Ballam village has a total population of 1,774 people, consisting of 888 males and 886 females. The village has 414 households and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males. There are 206 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,219 literate and 555 illiterate residents. Additionally, 108 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 626 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ballam are given below:

Nearby Villages of Ballam

Ballam 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 Ballam

Ballam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rairakhol, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Ballam is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Ballam is about 110 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 Ballam

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

Health Facilities in Ballam

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

FAQs about Ballam