Halma - Balisankara, Sundargarh

Halma is a village situated in the Balisankara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 29 km from Kinjirkela and around 40 km from Sundargarh. Tileikani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Halma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Halma is 383939. The village covers a total geographical area of 325 hectares and falls under the 770015 pincode. Sundargarh is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

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

Population of Halma

According to the 2011 Census, Halma village had a total population of 695 people, including 329 males and 366 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 1,112 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.34%, with male literacy at 63.47% and female literacy at 38.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 643.

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

Nearby Villages of Halma

Halma 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 Halma

Public transport in the Halma is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ibh2, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sundargarh to Halma is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Halma is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Halma

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

Health Facilities in Halma

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

FAQs about Halma