Balisara village, Lanjigarh block | Pincode 766020

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

JAGABANDHU MAJHI

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LGD code: 423048
Pincode: 766020
Post office: Biswanathpur
Population: 120
Households: 26
Literacy rate: 3.3%
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 96

Census 2011 · in context

How Balisara compares

By population, Balisara ranks #168 of 327 villages in Lanjigarh mandal.

Literacy rate

3.3%

−34.3% vs mandal average

Balisara: 3.3%
Lanjigarh mandal: 37.6%
Kalahandi district: 50.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,000

−19 vs mandal average

Balisara: 1,000
Lanjigarh mandal: 1,019

Household size

people per home

4.6

+0.4 vs mandal average

Balisara: 4.6
Lanjigarh mandal: 4.2

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

Balisara at a glance

Balisara is a village of 120 people in 26 households (Census 2011) in Lanjigarh block, Kalahandi district, Odisha, the 168th-largest of 327 villages in Lanjigarh block. Literacy is 3%, 34 points below the block average of 38% and the sex ratio is 1,000 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 766020, served by Biswanathpur post office; the LGD village code is 423048. The sarpanch is JAGABANDHU MAJHI. The population is estimated at 141 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Balisara · this village	120	3%	—
Bandhapari · Lanjigarh	959	54%	—
Dangari · Lanjigarh	422	38%	—
Kuburi · Biswanathpur	373	26%	—
Rajendrapur · Biswanathpur	321	29%	—
Dangajor · Biswanathpur	257	42%	—
Karkamaska · Lanjigarh	203	4%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Balisara

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Primary school: 0
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: BHAWANIPATNA
Distance to nearest town (km): 80
Distance to district HQ (km): 63
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 36
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Bengaon
Total area (ha): 72
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 34.87

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Balisara

LGD code: 423048
Pincode: 766020
Post office: Biswanathpur
Population (Census 2011): 120
Population (projected 2026): 141
Households: 26
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1000
Literacy rate: 3.3%
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gunupur
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: JAGABANDHU MAJHI
Block / Mandal: Lanjigarh

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 Kalahandi district level

Then & Now

Balisara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

120

Census 2011 baseline

+17.5%

Population · 2026

141

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+19.2%

Households · 2026

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: 120Census 2011
Households: 26Census 2011
Literacy rate: 3.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1412026 proj. · +17.5% vs 2011
Est. households: 312026 projection
Active job cards: 2,20,401MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,30,213MGNREGA · 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: 903NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 63.8%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 64.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 64.2%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 · Kalahandi district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kalahandi district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kalahandi 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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Odisha rejects premature release plea of Hindutva man Dara Singh in Graham Staines murder case

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Odisha Panchayat Election 2027 | Ground Report From Binjharpur, Jajpur
kanaknews.com2 days ago
Odisha rejects premature release plea of Hindutva man Dara Singh in Graham Staines murder case
Maktoob3 days ago
Five minors among nine deaths by drowning in a day across Odisha
The New Indian Express3 days ago
Odisha tribal woman’s last rites delayed for two days over alleged religious conversion
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Nuakhai celebrated with fervour, gaiety in Western Odisha
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People often ask about Balisara

What is the pincode of Balisara?

The pincode of Balisara, Lanjigarh block, Kalahandi district, Odisha is 766020. The post office is Biswanathpur.

Which post office delivers to Balisara?

Mail for Balisara is delivered through Biswanathpur post office, pincode 766020, in Lanjigarh block, Kalahandi district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Balisara located?

Balisara is a village in Lanjigarh block of Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Balisara as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Balisara village has a population of 120 across 26 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Balisara?

The current sarpanch of Balisara gram panchayat is JAGABANDHU MAJHI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balisara in?

Balisara falls under the Koraput Lok Sabha constituency (PC #21) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Balisara in?

Balisara falls under the Gunupur assembly constituency (AC #138) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Balisara?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Balisara village is 3.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Balisara?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Balisara village is 1000 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Balisara?

12 schemes currently match residents of Balisara, 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.

What is the LGD code of Balisara?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Balisara village is 423048.

How big is Balisara compared to other villages in Lanjigarh block?

Balisara ranks 168 of 327 villages in Lanjigarh block by Census 2011 population (120 residents).

Who is the MP for Balisara?

Balisara is in Koraput Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka (INC).

What is the population of Balisara in 2026?

Balisara is estimated at 141 people in 2026, up about 18% from 120 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Balisara in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Balisara in Kalahandi district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Balisara?

JAGABANDHU MAJHI is the sarpanch of Balisara gram panchayat, Lanjigarh block. See the sarpanch list of Lanjigarh block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-18
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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