Balanda - Lathikata, Sundargarh

Balanda is a village situated in the Lathikata tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Brahmani Tarang and around 100 km from Sundargarh. Balanda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balanda is 384577. The village covers a total geographical area of 1213 hectares and falls under the 770031 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Balanda

According to the 2011 Census, Balanda village had a total population of 3,834 people, including 1,947 males and 1,887 females, living in 825 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.90%, with male literacy at 76.62% and female literacy at 50.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 242, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,976.

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

Nearby Villages of Balanda

Balanda 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 Balanda

Balanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalunga, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Balanda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Balanda is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balanda

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

Health Facilities in Balanda

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

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