Balikuda village, Pipili block, Puri | Pincode 752104

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NIRANJAN SENAPATI

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LGD code: 408724
Pincode: 752104
Post office: Pipili
Population: 199
Households: 44
Literacy rate: 74.9%
Sex ratio: 932 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 115
Distance to district centre: 158 km
Distance to mandal centre: 159 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 #161 of 204 villages in Pipili mandal.

Literacy rate

74.9%

−2.4% vs mandal average

Balikuda: 74.9%
Pipili mandal: 77.3%
Puri district: 76.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

932

−25 vs mandal average

Balikuda: 932
Pipili mandal: 957

Household size

people per home

4.5

−0.3 vs mandal average

Balikuda: 4.5
Pipili mandal: 4.8

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

Balikuda at a glance

Balikuda is a village of 199 people in 44 households (Census 2011) in Pipili block, Puri district, Odisha, the 161st-largest of 204 villages in Pipili block. Literacy is 75%, 2 points below the block average of 77% and the sex ratio is 932 women per 1,000 men. It lies 158 km from the Puri district centre, 17 km from Jhankad Sarala Road railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 752104, served by Pipili post office; the LGD village code is 408724. The nearest hospital or health centre is Ashra Hospital, 8 km away. The sarpanch is NIRANJAN SENAPATI, and the village votes in Bhanjanagar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Pradyumna Kumar Nayak. The population is estimated at 235 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Balikuda · this village	199	75%	—
Balikuda · Marsaghai	1,669	75%	0 km N
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Balikuda · Balichandrapur	1,975	64%	0 km N
Balikuda · Balikuda	226	85%	0 km N
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Key facts — Balikuda

LGD code: 408724
Pincode: 752104
Post office: Pipili
Population (Census 2011): 199
Population (projected 2026): 235
Households: 44
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 932
Literacy rate: 74.9%
Coordinates: 20.14016°N, 86.26980°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Kandhamal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bhanjanagar
Member of Parliament: Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Pradyumna Kumar Nayak
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: NIRANJAN SENAPATI
Block / Mandal: Pipili

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 Puri district level

Then & Now

Balikuda — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

199

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Population · 2026

235

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.2%

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: 199Census 2011
Households: 44Census 2011
Literacy rate: 74.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 932 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2352026 proj. · +18.1% vs 2011
Est. households: 522026 projection
Active job cards: 1,21,928MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 37,683MGNREGA · 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: 782NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 87.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 67.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 63.3%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 · Puri district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Puri district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Puri 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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Getting there

How to reach Balikuda

Mandal centre

Pipili · ≈ 159 km

≈ 5 h 27 min by car · 6 h 28 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Puri · ≈ 158 km

≈ 5 h 23 min by car · 6 h 24 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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Quick answers

People often ask about Balikuda

What is the pincode of Balikuda?

The pincode of Balikuda, Pipili block, Puri district, Odisha is 752104. The post office is Pipili.

Which post office delivers to Balikuda?

Mail for Balikuda is delivered through Pipili post office, pincode 752104, in Pipili block, Puri 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 Pipili block of Puri district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Balikuda as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Balikuda village has a population of 199 across 44 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Balikuda?

The current sarpanch of Balikuda gram panchayat is NIRANJAN SENAPATI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balikuda in?

Balikuda falls under the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Balikuda in?

Balikuda falls under the Bhanjanagar assembly constituency (AC #123) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Balikuda?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Balikuda village is 74.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Balikuda?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Balikuda village is 932 females per 1,000 males.

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 Puri district centre?

Balikuda is approximately 158 km (straight-line) from the centre of Puri 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 408724.

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

Balikuda ranks 161 of 204 villages in Pipili block by Census 2011 population (199 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 Bhanjanagar assembly constituency (AC 123). The sitting MLA is Pradyumna Kumar Nayak (BJP).

Who is the MP for Balikuda?

Balikuda is in Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi (BJP).

What is the population of Balikuda in 2026?

Balikuda is estimated at 235 people in 2026, up about 18% from 199 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 Puri district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Balikuda?

NIRANJAN SENAPATI is the sarpanch of Balikuda gram panchayat, Pipili block. See the sarpanch list of Pipili 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, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-05
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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