Balani village, Bolani block | Pincode 758037

When the idol is immersed

The idol is kept for one and a half, three, five, seven days or until Anant Chaturdashi — it is a family custom rather than a rule, and community mandapams usually keep it longest.

Kept for	Immersion
One and a half days	Tue, 15 Septembertoday
Three days	Thu, 17 September
Five days	Sat, 19 September
Seven days	Mon, 21 September
Anant Chaturdashi	Wed, 23 September	The day most community mandapams immerse

Use the designated immersion point

Many gram panchayats and municipalities set aside a pond or a marked stretch of tank for immersion. Ask at the panchayat office — it changes year to year, and a drinking-water tank or a farm pond is not an alternative.

Unpainted clay dissolves, plaster of Paris does not

A clay idol breaks down in water within hours. Plaster of Paris does not, and the paints carry heavy metals, so idols accumulate in tanks and rivers after immersion. Pollution control boards in most states now ask for clay for exactly this reason.

Someone should be watching the water, not the idol

Immersion points get crowded and the bank is slippery after the monsoon. Children go into the water at these gatherings every year. Keep one person watching the water rather than the procession.

Take the accessories home

Thermocol, plastic sheeting, cloth and metal ornaments do not belong in the tank even when the idol itself is clay. Most organised immersion points now have a collection bin at the bank for them.

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LGD code: 385273
Pincode: 758037
Post office: Bolani
Population: 2,194
Households: 456
Literacy rate: 44.6%
Sex ratio: 1033 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 704

Census 2011 · in context

How Balani compares

By population, Balani ranks #1 of 6 villages in Bolani mandal — the largest.

Literacy rate

44.6%

−4.9% vs mandal average

Balani: 44.6%
Bolani mandal: 49.5%
Kendujhar district: 58.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,033

+26 vs mandal average

Balani: 1,033
Bolani mandal: 1,007

Household size

people per home

4.8

+0.4 vs mandal average

Balani: 4.8
Bolani mandal: 4.4

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

Balani at a glance

Balani is a village of 2,194 people in 456 households (Census 2011) in Bolani block, Kendujhar district, Odisha, the largest of 6 villages in Bolani block. Literacy is 45%, 5 points below the block average of 50% and the sex ratio is 1,033 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 758037, served by Bolani post office; the LGD village code is 385273. The population is estimated at 2,587 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Balani · this village	2,194	45%	—
Dhanurjayapur · Bolani	1,535	42%	—
Lasarda · Barbil	791	41%	—
Chhatabar · Rugudi	634	60%	—
Kanarda · Bolani	397	39%	—
Kolhapandoli · Barbil	280	41%	—
Gamulai · Barbil	264	31%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Balani

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: No
Power hours (summer): 11
Power hours (winter): 13
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
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: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: Yes
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: BARBIL
Distance to nearest town (km): 8
Distance to district HQ (km): 68
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 12
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Balani
Total area (ha): 982
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 869.2

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

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Water supply timings, gram sabha dates, camps and drives — residents post them here and they expire on their own.

Key facts — Balani

LGD code: 385273
Pincode: 758037
Post office: Bolani
Population (Census 2011): 2,194
Population (projected 2026): 2,587
Households: 456
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1033
Literacy rate: 44.6%
Block / Mandal: Bolani

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 Kendujhar district level

Then & Now

Balani — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,194

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,587

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

456

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

538

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: 2,194Census 2011
Households: 456Census 2011
Literacy rate: 44.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1033 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,5872026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 5382026 projection
Active job cards: 2,52,581MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,25,505MGNREGA · 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: 984NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 67.0%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 91.1%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 47.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 69.2%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 · Kendujhar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kendujhar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kendujhar 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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What is the pincode of Balani?

The pincode of Balani, Bolani block, Kendujhar district, Odisha is 758037. The post office is Bolani.

Which post office delivers to Balani?

Mail for Balani is delivered through Bolani post office, pincode 758037, in Bolani block, Kendujhar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Balani located?

Balani is a village in Bolani block of Kendujhar district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Balani as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Balani village has a population of 2,194 across 456 households.

What is the literacy rate in Balani?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Balani village is 44.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Balani?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Balani village is 1033 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Balani?

12 schemes currently match residents of Balani, 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 Balani?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Balani village is 385273.

How big is Balani compared to other villages in Bolani block?

Balani ranks 1 of 6 villages in Bolani block by Census 2011 population (2,194 residents) — it is the largest village in the block.

What is the population of Balani in 2026?

Balani is estimated at 2,587 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,194 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

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Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
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