Balmoti village, Seskhal block | Pincode 765017

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

GANGADHAR KADRAKA

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LGD code: 426589
Pincode: 765017
Post office: J.K.Pur
Population: 193
Households: 48
Literacy rate: 28.5%
Sex ratio: 969 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 111
Distance to district centre: 26 km
Distance to mandal centre: 2 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 280 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 559 km
Nearest railway station: Ladda · 6 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Govt Medical Jangili · 6 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Balmoti compares

By population, Balmoti ranks #59 of 92 villages in Seskhal mandal.

Literacy rate

28.5%

−3.7% vs mandal average

Balmoti: 28.5%
Seskhal mandal: 32.2%
Rayagada district: 42.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

969

−146 vs mandal average

Balmoti: 969
Seskhal mandal: 1,115

Household size

people per home

4.0

−0.4 vs mandal average

Balmoti: 4.0
Seskhal mandal: 4.4

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

Balmoti at a glance

Balmoti is a village of 193 people in 48 households (Census 2011) in Seskhal block, Rayagada district, Odisha, the 59th-largest of 92 villages in Seskhal block. Literacy is 29%, 4 points below the block average of 32% and the sex ratio is 969 women per 1,000 men. It lies 26 km from the Rayagada district centre, 48 km from Veeraghattam, the nearest town, 6 km from Ladda railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 765017, served by J.K.Pur post office; the LGD village code is 426589. The nearest hospital or health centre is Govt Medical Jangili, 6 km away. The sarpanch is GANGADHAR KADRAKA. The population is estimated at 228 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Balmoti · this village	193	29%	—
Chanchida · Rayagada	299	24%	1.3 km NW
Sanaalubadi · Rayagada	307	32%	1.2 km NE
Pasabeda · Rayagada	8	13%	1.7 km E
Lada · Rayagada	293	14%	1.8 km SE
Lada · Baliguda	0	—	1.8 km SE
Lada · Tikabali	34	41%	1.8 km SE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Balmoti

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
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: RAYAGADA
Distance to nearest town (km): 12
Distance to district HQ (km): 38
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 38
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Dangalodi
Total area (ha): 202
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 67.33

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

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Key facts — Balmoti

LGD code: 426589
Pincode: 765017
Post office: J.K.Pur
Population (Census 2011): 193
Population (projected 2026): 228
Households: 48
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 969
Literacy rate: 28.5%
Coordinates: 19.10102°N, 83.46690°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Rayagada
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: GANGADHAR KADRAKA
Block / Mandal: Seskhal

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 Rayagada district level

Then & Now

Balmoti — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

193

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Population · 2026

228

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.8%

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: 193Census 2011
Households: 48Census 2011
Literacy rate: 28.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 969 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2282026 proj. · +18.1% vs 2011
Est. households: 572026 projection
Active job cards: 1,26,090MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 73,434MGNREGA · 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: 951NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 45.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 50.5%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 92.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 69.1%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 · Rayagada district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Rayagada district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Rayagada 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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Getting there

How to reach Balmoti

Mandal centre

Seskhal · ≈ 1.8 km

≈ 4 min by car · 4 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Rayagada · ≈ 26 km

≈ 54 min by car · 1 h 4 min by bike

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Nearest town · 14,315 people

Veeraghattam · ≈ 48 km

≈ 1 h 39 min by car · 1 h 57 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar280 kmcapital
Hyderabad559 km
Kolkata639 km
Chennai751 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationLadda6 km
Bus stopBeerupadu Bus Stop4 km
Hospital / PHCGovt Medical Jangili6 km
ATM / bankCorporation Bank10 km
Petrol pumpSri Kanthamma Filling Station35 km
CollegeRayagada Institute of Technology and Management7 km
Police stationKusa10 km

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People often ask about Balmoti

What is the pincode of Balmoti?

The pincode of Balmoti, Seskhal block, Rayagada district, Odisha is 765017. The post office is J.K.Pur.

Which post office delivers to Balmoti?

Mail for Balmoti is delivered through J.K.Pur post office, pincode 765017, in Seskhal block, Rayagada district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Balmoti located?

Balmoti is a village in Seskhal block of Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Balmoti as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Balmoti village has a population of 193 across 48 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Balmoti?

The current sarpanch of Balmoti gram panchayat is GANGADHAR KADRAKA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balmoti in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Balmoti in?

Balmoti falls under the Rayagada assembly constituency (AC #140) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Balmoti?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Balmoti village is 28.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Balmoti?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Balmoti village is 969 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Balmoti?

12 schemes currently match residents of Balmoti, 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 Balmoti from Rayagada district centre?

Balmoti is approximately 26 km (straight-line) from the centre of Rayagada district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Balmoti?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Balmoti village is 426589.

Which is the nearest town to Balmoti?

Veeraghattam (population 14,315, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 48 km from Balmoti in a straight line.

How big is Balmoti compared to other villages in Seskhal block?

Balmoti ranks 59 of 92 villages in Seskhal block by Census 2011 population (193 residents).

How far is Balmoti from Bhubaneswar?

Balmoti is about 280 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 364 km.

How far is Balmoti from Hyderabad?

Balmoti is about 559 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 727 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Balmoti?

Ladda is the nearest railway station to Balmoti, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Balmoti?

Beerupadu Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Balmoti, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Balmoti?

Govt Medical Jangili is the nearest hospital or health centre to Balmoti, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Balmoti?

Corporation Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Balmoti, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Balmoti?

Sri Kanthamma Filling Station is the nearest petrol pump to Balmoti, about 35 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 46 km.

Who is the MP for Balmoti?

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

What is the population of Balmoti in 2026?

Balmoti is estimated at 228 people in 2026, up about 18% from 193 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

Who is the sarpanch of Balmoti?

GANGADHAR KADRAKA is the sarpanch of Balmoti gram panchayat, Seskhal block. See the sarpanch list of Seskhal 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, 2026-09-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)