Balikuda village, Marsaghai block | Pincode 754213

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Balikuda is a village in Marsaghai mandal, Kendrapara district, Odisha, with a population of 1,669 across 361 households. The village has a literacy rate of 75% and is located at 20.140°N, 86.270°E.

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LGD code: 396918
Pincode: 754213
Post office: Marsaghai
Population: 1,669
Households: 361
Literacy rate: 75%
Sex ratio: 886 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 555
Distance to district centre: 99 km
Distance to mandal centre: 71 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 50 km
Distance to Kolkata: 347 km
Nearest railway station: Jhankad Sarala Road · 17 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Ashra Hospital · 8 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Balikuda compares

By population, Balikuda ranks #21 of 94 villages in Marsaghai mandal.

Literacy rate

75.0%

−2.9% vs mandal average

Balikuda: 75.0%
Marsaghai mandal: 77.9%
Kendrapara district: 75.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

886

−74 vs mandal average

Balikuda: 886
Marsaghai mandal: 960

Household size

people per home

4.6

+0.3 vs mandal average

Balikuda: 4.6
Marsaghai mandal: 4.3

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

Balikuda at a glance

Balikuda is a village of 1,669 people in 361 households (Census 2011) in Marsaghai block, Kendrapara district, Odisha, the 21st-largest of 94 villages in Marsaghai block. Literacy is 75%, 3 points below the block average of 78% and the sex ratio is 886 women per 1,000 men. It lies 99 km from the Kendrapara district centre, 17 km from Jhankad Sarala Road railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 754213, served by Marsaghai post office; the LGD village code is 396918. The nearest hospital or health centre is Ashra Hospital, 8 km away. The village votes in Jatani assembly constituency, represented by MLA Bibhuti Bhusan Balabantaray. The population is estimated at 1,968 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Balikuda · this village	1,669	75%	—
Balikuda · Pipili	199	75%	0 km N
Balikuda · Balichandrapur	1,400	77%	0 km N
Balikuda · Balichandrapur	1,975	64%	0 km N
Balikuda · Balikuda	226	85%	0 km N
Sunadhar · Balikuda	614	76%	14.9 km SE
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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Balikuda

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 13
Power hours (winter): 15
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
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: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: KENDRAPARA
Distance to nearest town (km): 16
Distance to district HQ (km): 18
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 18
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Badakul
Total area (ha): 115
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Balikuda

LGD code: 396918
Pincode: 754213
Post office: Marsaghai
Population (Census 2011): 1,669
Population (projected 2026): 1,968
Households: 361
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 886
Literacy rate: 75.0%
Coordinates: 20.14016°N, 86.26980°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Bhubaneswar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jatani
Member of Parliament: Aparajita Sarangi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Bibhuti Bhusan Balabantaray
Block / Mandal: Marsaghai
Nearest railway station: Motari (56.8 km)

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 Kendrapara district level

Then & Now

Balikuda — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,669

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,968

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

361

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

426

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: 1,669Census 2011
Households: 361Census 2011
Literacy rate: 75.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 886 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,9682026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4262026 projection
Active job cards: 1,28,917MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 21,397MGNREGA · 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: 860NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 86.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 57.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 58.8%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 · Kendrapara district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kendrapara district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kendrapara 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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Notable places near Balikuda · Marsaghai mandal area

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Healthcare

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CHC, Haladia
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Transport

Railway · station
Motari
📍 56.8 km awayOSM
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Railway · halt
Argul
📍 62.7 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Balikuda

Mandal centre

Marsaghai · ≈ 71 km

≈ 2 h 27 min by car · 2 h 54 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Kendrapara · ≈ 99 km

≈ 3 h 24 min by car · 4 h 2 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar50 kmcapital
Kolkata347 km
Hyderabad875 km
Chennai1012 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationJhankad Sarala Road17 km
Bus stopKakatpur New Bus Stand17 km
Hospital / PHCAshra Hospital8 km
ATM / bankAxis Bank17 km
Petrol pumpMaa Filling Station17 km
CollegeMangala Mahavidhyalaya17 km
Police stationKakatpur Police Station17 km

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People often ask about Balikuda

What is the pincode of Balikuda?

The pincode of Balikuda, Marsaghai block, Kendrapara district, Odisha is 754213. The post office is Marsaghai.

Which post office delivers to Balikuda?

Mail for Balikuda is delivered through Marsaghai post office, pincode 754213, in Marsaghai block, Kendrapara district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Balikuda located?

Balikuda is a village in Marsaghai block of Kendrapara district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Balikuda as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Balikuda village has a population of 1,669 across 361 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balikuda in?

Balikuda falls under the Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha constituency (PC #18) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Balikuda in?

Balikuda falls under the Jatani assembly constituency (AC #115) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Balikuda?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Balikuda village is 75.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Balikuda?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Balikuda village is 886 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Balikuda?

The nearest health facility to Balikuda is CHC, Haladia (~74.5 km).

What is the nearest railway station to Balikuda?

The nearest railway station to Balikuda is Motari (~56.8 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Balikuda?

12 schemes currently match residents of Balikuda, 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 Balikuda from Kendrapara district centre?

Balikuda is approximately 99 km (straight-line) from the centre of Kendrapara district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Balikuda?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Balikuda village is 396918.

How big is Balikuda compared to other villages in Marsaghai block?

Balikuda ranks 21 of 94 villages in Marsaghai block by Census 2011 population (1,669 residents).

How far is Balikuda from Bhubaneswar?

Balikuda is about 50 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 64 km.

How far is Balikuda from Kolkata?

Balikuda is about 347 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 451 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Balikuda?

Jhankad Sarala Road is the nearest railway station to Balikuda, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Balikuda?

Kakatpur New Bus Stand is the nearest bus stop to Balikuda, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Balikuda?

Ashra Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Balikuda, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Balikuda?

Axis Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Balikuda, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Balikuda?

Maa Filling Station is the nearest petrol pump to Balikuda, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Who is the MLA of Balikuda?

Balikuda falls under Jatani assembly constituency (AC 115). The sitting MLA is Bibhuti Bhusan Balabantaray (BJD).

Who is the MP for Balikuda?

Balikuda is in Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Aparajita Sarangi (BJP).

What is the population of Balikuda in 2026?

Balikuda is estimated at 1,968 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,669 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Balikuda 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; Balikuda in Kendrapara district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-11
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)