Balanda
About Balanda
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Balanda village is 384577. Balanda village is located in Brahmani Tarang tehsil of Sundargarh district in Odisha, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Brahmani Tarang (tehsildar office) and 100km away from district headquarter Sundargarh. As per 2009 stats, Balanda village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 1213 hectares. Balanda has a total population of 3,834 peoples, out of which male population is 1,947 while female population is 1,887. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 969 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of balanda village is 53.96% out of which 65.49% males and 42.08% females are literate. There are about 825 houses in balanda village. Pincode of balanda village locality is 770031.
When it comes to administration, Balanda village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Balanda village comes under Rajgangpur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Sundargarh Lok Sabha constituency. Raurkela is nearest town to balanda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.
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Population of Balanda
The population details of Balanda cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,834 | 1,947 | 1,887 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 596 | 283 | 313 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 242 | 124 | 118 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 2,976 | 1,494 | 1,482 |
| Literate Population | 2,069 | 1,275 | 794 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,765 | 672 | 1,093 |
Connectivity of Balanda
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Balanda
Where is Balanda located?
Balanda village is situated in Brahmani Tarang Tehsil, within the Sundargarh district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Balanda?
Balanda serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Balanda?
The pincode of Balanda is 770031, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Balanda as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Balanda is 3,834, with 1,947 males and 1,887 females.
How many households are there in Balanda as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Balanda village has a total of 825 households.
What is the literacy rate in Balanda as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Balanda is 53.96%. The male literacy rate is 65.49%, while the female literacy rate is 42.08%.