Balimal - Biramaharajpur, Sonepur
Balimal is a village situated in the Biramaharajpur tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Biramaharajpur and around 45 km from Subarnapur. Bahalpadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balimal village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Balimal is 419256. The village covers a total geographical area of 35 hectares and falls under the 767018 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.
Balimal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Birmaharajpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolangir Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Balimal
Balimal 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Bhaludungrijungle | South | 0.73 km |
| Badmal | West | 1.32 km |
| Bahal Padar | North | 1.36 km |
| Badmal Jungle | North-West | 2.07 km |
| Chingranali | South-East | 2.08 km |
| Malidadar | North-West | 2.42 km |
| Kesalgaon | West | 2.45 km |
| Bisalpali | East | 2.67 km |
| Jatiapali | South-West | 2.68 km |
| Amarpali | North | 2.89 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Balimal
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Balimal. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Balimal is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Balimal is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Balimal
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Balimal 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 Balimal
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Balimal 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 Balimal
Where is Balimal located?
Balimal village is located in Biramaharajpur Tehsil, Sonepur district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Balimal?
The Gram Panchayat of Balimal is Bahalpadar.
What is the pincode of Balimal?
The pincode of Balimal is 767018.