Balakrishnapur
Balakrishnapur is a revenue village in Chhatrapur tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha. It had a population of 160 in 27 households (Census 2011).
160 souls. 27 homes.
Chhatrapur tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha.
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Balakrishnapur today
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹2,100Bhanjanagar APMC · 26 Oct 2026
- Cabbage₹1,700Bhanjanagar APMC · 26 Oct 2026
- Cauliflower₹3,500Bhanjanagar APMC · 26 Oct 2026
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Balakrishnapur is a village in Chhatrapur tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha. At the 2011 Census it had 160 people in 27 households, with a literacy rate of 47.1%. Its postal pincode is 761020.
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How Balakrishnapur compares
By population, Balakrishnapur ranks #70 of 72 inhabited villages in Chhatrapur tehsil.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Balakrishnapur had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Balakrishnapur at a glance
Balakrishnapur is a village of 160 people in 27 households (Census 2011) in Chhatrapur tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, the 70th of 72 inhabited villages in Chhatrapur tehsil by population. Literacy is 47.1%, 21.5 points below the tehsil figure of 68.6%, and the sex ratio is 1,051 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 761020; the LGD village code is 412140.
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Key facts — Balakrishnapur
Villages sharing pincode 761020
Other villages in Chhatrapur tehsil
View all 88 →- Sundarpur
- Chikalakhandi
- Badamadhapur
- Sriramachandrapur
- Narendrapur
- Ganganapur
- Bipilingi
- Uppalaputi
- Raghunathapur
- Chhatrapur
- Karatali
- Chamakhandi
- Sriramapur
- Paitari
- Keranditolanarayanpur
- Matikhala
- Tanganapalli
- Humuri
- Govindpur
- Katuru
- Podapadar
- Badaputi
- Gedalanaidupalam
- Laxmipur
- Ramapalli
- Mahanadapur
- Khurigam
- Goba
- Bahulagam
- Patlampur
- Danaiberhampur
- Kumarabegapalli
Population, education & work
- Population
- 160Census 2011
- Male / female
- 78 / 82
- Households
- 27
- People per home
- 5.9
- Literacy rate
- 47.1%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Balakrishnapur on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Balakrishnapur. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Balakrishnapur · 19.3589° N, 84.9882° E
Electoral profile
Estimated: 100% of the 14 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Odisha Assembly 2024 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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Government jobs near Balakrishnapur
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Essential services & places near Balakrishnapur
Balakrishnapur isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Chhatrapur tehsil, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices1,192 in Ganjam district
- ATM (no name listed)
ATM
Bank · No map location — listed by district
HDFC BANK LTD GRND FLR JAYASREE CINEMA HALL ROAD PLOT NUMBER 676 1249 676 1269 1277 GANJAM ODISHA 761020
- Hdfc
Bank
- Icici
Bank
Bank
pottlampur
Bank · No map location — listed by district
MAIN ROAD CHATTRAPUR DIST GANJAM ,GANJAM ,ODISHA PIN 761020
Hospitals & clinics230 in Ganjam district
Clinic
Rama Krishna Nagar, Chatrapur
Clinic
Rama Krishna Nagar, Humuribana
Clinic
Chatrapur
Dental clinic
Rama Krishna Nagar, Chatrapur
Hospital
Bus Stand Road, Chatrapur
Hospital
Near Andhra Bank
Schools & anganwadis18 in Ganjam district
School
Chatrapur
- Ground 1
School
- Ground 2
School
- Onslow School area
School
School
New Police lane, Chatrapur
School
Collectrateat Squar, Chatrapur
Colleges & universities23 in Ganjam district
- Centurian +2 Junior College
Coaching / training institute
Coaching / training institute
GovindaPur, Berhampur
Coaching / training institute
Onslow School Road, Chatrapur
- Parala Maharaj Engnnering College
Coaching / training institute
Coaching / training institute
Collectrateat Squar, Chatrapur
College
College road, Chatrapur
Police & fire stations15 in Ganjam district
Fire station
Sri Ram Nagar, Chatrapur
- RPF Chatrapur Outpost
Police outpost
- Chamakhandi Police Station
Police station
Police station
DRDA Road, Chatrapur, Ganjam
Police station
Bus Stand Road, Chatrapur
Police station
Chatrapur, Ganjam
Revenue & panchayat offices5 in Ganjam district
Government offices17 in Ganjam district
- Block Education Office
Government office
- Civil Supply Office
Government office
Government office
Chatrapur
Government office
Onslow School Road, Chatrapur
- District Planning Office
Government office
- District Treasury
Government office
Temples51 in Ganjam district
Temple
Chatrapur
Temple
Chatrapur
Temple
New Police lane, Chatrapur
Temple
Madhapur Road, Chatrapur
- Jagadiswar Shiva Temple
Temple
Temple
Chatrapur, Ganjam
Churches1 in Ganjam district
Other places of worship1 in Ganjam district
Transport106 in Ganjam district
Bus station
Onslow School Road, Chatrapur
Bus station
Chatrapur
- Arabindoschool Bus Stop
Bus stop
- Basana palli Bus Stop
Bus stop
- Bus Station
Bus stop
- Bus Stop
Bus stop
Agriculture services8 in Ganjam district
- Gopalpur Fish Market
Market / mandi
Community places29 in Ganjam district
Library
MEMORIAL, Chatrapur
- Biju Adventure park
Park
- Chhatrapur Park
Park
- Seven Wonders Park Chatrapur Attractions
Park
- Chatrapur Hockey Stadium
Sports ground / stadium
- Chatrapur Hockey Stadium
Sports ground / stadium
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People often ask about Balakrishnapur
Where is Balakrishnapur located?
Balakrishnapur is a village in Chhatrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha, India.
Which district is Balakrishnapur in?
Balakrishnapur is in Ganjam district of Odisha.
What is the pincode of Balakrishnapur?
The pincode of Balakrishnapur, Chhatrapur, Ganjam is 761020.
What is the population of Balakrishnapur?
As per the 2011 Census, Balakrishnapur had a population of 160 (78 males and 82 females).
How many households are there in Balakrishnapur?
Balakrishnapur had 27 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Balakrishnapur?
The literacy rate of Balakrishnapur was 47.1% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Balakrishnapur?
Balakrishnapur had 1,051 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balakrishnapur in?
Balakrishnapur is in the Berhampur Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Balakrishnapur?
Dr. Pradeep Kumar Panigrahy (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Berhampur Lok Sabha seat, which includes Balakrishnapur, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Balakrishnapur in?
Balakrishnapur is in the Chhatrapur assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Balakrishnapur?
Krushna Chandra Nayak (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Chhatrapur assembly seat, which includes Balakrishnapur, in 2024.
What is the LGD code of Balakrishnapur?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Balakrishnapur is 412140 and its Census 2011 village code is 412140.
Which villages are near Balakrishnapur?
Villages near Balakrishnapur include Chhatrapur (within ~8 km), Chikalakhandi (within ~8 km), Podapadar (within ~8 km), Jharapokhari (within ~8 km), Sindurapalli (within ~8 km).
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Balakrishnapur?
- Hospital
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for October: 198.4 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Ganjam district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 26 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Bhanjanagar APMC | 2,000 | 2,200 | 2,100 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Cabbage · Cabbage | Bhanjanagar APMC | 1,600 | 1,800 | 1,700 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Cauliflower · Cauliflower | Bhanjanagar APMC | 3,400 | 3,600 | 3,500 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Cluster beans · Cluster Beans | Bhanjanagar APMC | 6,400 | 6,600 | 6,500 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Colacasia · Colacasia | Bhanjanagar APMC | 2,800 | 3,000 | 2,900 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Pumpkin · Pumpkin | Bhanjanagar APMC | 1,200 | 1,400 | 1,300 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Banana - Green · Banana - Green | Digapahandi APMC | 2,100 | 2,300 | 2,200 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Cabbage · Cabbage | Digapahandi APMC | 2,100 | 2,300 | 2,200 | 24 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Balakrishnapur's shops.
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
All villages near Balakrishnapur →Compare Balakrishnapur with… →All villages in Chhatrapur →Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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