Balanda

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

REENA MEHER

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LGD code: 380345
Pincode: 768032
Population: 1,248
Households: 304
Literacy rate: 73.3%
Sex ratio: 1006 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 429
Distance to district centre: 8 km
Distance to mandal centre: 26 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Balanda compares

By population, Balanda ranks #26 of 109 villages in Bijepur mandal.

Literacy rate

73.3%

+7.4% vs mandal average

Balanda: 73.3%
Bijepur mandal: 65.9%
Bargarh district: 66.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,006

+24 vs mandal average

Balanda: 1,006
Bijepur mandal: 982

Household size

people per home

4.1

+0.4 vs mandal average

Balanda: 4.1
Bijepur mandal: 3.7

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Balanda

LGD code: 380345
Pincode: 768032
Population (Census 2011): 1,248
Population (projected 2026): 1,471
Households: 304
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1006
Literacy rate: 73.3%
Coordinates: 21.14541°N, 83.38370°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Bargarh
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bijepur
Member of Parliament: Pradip Purohit
Member of Legislative Assembly: Sanat Kumar Gartia
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: REENA MEHER
Block / Mandal: Bijepur

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Bargarh district level

Then & Now

Balanda — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,248

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,471

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

304

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

358

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,248Census 2011
Households: 304Census 2011
Literacy rate: 73.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1006 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,4712026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3582026 projection
Active job cards: 1,35,194MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 54,574MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 950NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 75.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.4%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 61.9%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 97.9%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 62.6%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Bargarh district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Bargarh district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Bargarh district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Mandal centre

Bijepur · ≈ 26 km

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District centre

Bargarh · ≈ 8.3 km

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Tora · ≈ 36 km

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What is the pincode of Balanda?

The pincode of Balanda, Bijepur mandal, Bargarh district, Odisha is 768032.

In which district is Balanda located?

Balanda is a village in Bijepur mandal of Bargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Balanda as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Balanda village has a population of 1,248 across 304 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Balanda?

The current sarpanch of Balanda gram panchayat is REENA MEHER.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balanda in?

Balanda falls under the Bargarh Lok Sabha constituency (PC #1) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Balanda in?

Balanda falls under the Bijepur assembly constituency (AC #2) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Balanda?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Balanda village is 73.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Balanda?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Balanda village is 1006 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Balanda?

12 schemes currently match residents of Balanda, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Balanda from Bargarh district centre?

Balanda is approximately 8 km (straight-line) from the centre of Bargarh district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Balanda?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Balanda village is 380345.

Which is the nearest town to Balanda?

Tora (population 18,399, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 36 km from Balanda in a straight line.

How big is Balanda compared to other villages in Bijepur mandal?

Balanda ranks 26 of 109 villages in Bijepur mandal by Census 2011 population (1,248 residents).

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Balanda — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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How to reach Balanda

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What is the population of Balanda as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Balanda?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balanda in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Balanda in?

What is the literacy rate in Balanda?

What is the sex ratio in Balanda?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Balanda?

How far is Balanda from Bargarh district centre?

What is the LGD code of Balanda?

Which is the nearest town to Balanda?

How big is Balanda compared to other villages in Bijepur mandal?

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Balanda — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Balanda on the map

Latest posts

Odisha Plans For Dedicated TV Channel To Promote Jagannath Culture

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Notable persons of Balanda

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Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

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People often ask about Balanda

What is the pincode of Balanda?

In which district is Balanda located?

What is the population of Balanda as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Balanda?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balanda in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Balanda in?

What is the literacy rate in Balanda?

What is the sex ratio in Balanda?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Balanda?

How far is Balanda from Bargarh district centre?

What is the LGD code of Balanda?

Which is the nearest town to Balanda?

How big is Balanda compared to other villages in Bijepur mandal?