Balichai
Balichai is a revenue village in Polasara tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha. It had a population of 2,583 in 596 households (Census 2011).
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2,583 souls. 596 homes.
Polasara tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha.
Balichai today
- Bitter gourd₹2,700Digapahandi APMC · 6 Nov 2026
- Cucumbar(Kheera)₹2,500Bhanjanagar APMC · 6 Nov 2026
- Papaya(Raw)₹1,700Bhanjanagar APMC · 6 Nov 2026
Diwali 2026 in Balichai
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Balichai at a glance
Balichai is one of the larger villages of Polasara tehsil — 14th of 106 by population, with 2,583 people in 596 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 71.4%, above Ganjam district's 67.7% (Polasara tehsil: 69.7%), while the sex ratio was 985 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 996. It falls under Balichai gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 761104. The village covers 186 hectares — about 1.9 km², or roughly 1,389 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Polasara assembly constituency and the Aska Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Polosara Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 0 self-help groups with 0 members (2025-26) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Balichai is in the Balichai gram panchayat.
Other villages in Balichai
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Balichai compares
By population, Balichai ranks #14 of 106 inhabited villages in Polasara tehsil.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
What Balichai had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 3 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 761104
Other villages in Polasara tehsil
View all 126 →- Chirikipadasasan
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- Sodaka
- Mandara
- Dhunkapada
- Badapankalabadi
- Bhabarada
- Rumagada
- Hatiota
- Tentulia
- Jakara
- Khanduru
- Jagiridengapadar
- Budheisuni
- Kanachai
- Gochhabadi
- Madhupalli
- Baghadimadhusudanpur
- Dimiria
- Jilunda
- Ghodapalankaranjara
- Nimina
- Bartini
- Belagan
- Batakhalli
- Banthapalli
- Manasila
- Patalasingi
- Banaramachandrapur
- Mardarajpur
- Sanabaragam
Balichai — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Odisha's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+6.4%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 2,583Census 2011
- Male / female
- 1,301 / 1,282
- Households
- 596
- People per home
- 4.3
- Literacy rate
- 71.4%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 989
- Work participation
- 38.3%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Balichai on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Balichai. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Balichai · 19.5884° N, 84.7343° E
Electoral profile
Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. 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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Write a postEssential services & places near Balichai
Balichai isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Polasara tehsil, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices1,192 in Ganjam district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics230 in Ganjam district
Hospital
Infront Of Brudhashrama
Schools & anganwadis18 in Ganjam district
Colleges & universities23 in Ganjam district
Police & fire stations15 in Ganjam district
Revenue & panchayat offices5 in Ganjam district
Government offices17 in Ganjam district
Temples57 in Ganjam district
Temple
Budhamba Buguda Road, Mathura, Ganjam
Churches1 in Ganjam district
Other places of worship1 in Ganjam district
Transport106 in Ganjam district
Agriculture services8 in Ganjam district
Community places29 in Ganjam district
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People often ask about Balichai
Where is Balichai located?
Balichai is a village in Polasara tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha, India.
Which district is Balichai in?
Balichai is in Ganjam district of Odisha.
Which gram panchayat does Balichai belong to?
Balichai comes under the Balichai gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Balichai?
The pincode of Balichai, Polasara, Ganjam is 761104.
What is the population of Balichai?
As per the 2011 Census, Balichai had a population of 2,583 (1,301 males and 1,282 females).
How many households are there in Balichai?
Balichai had 596 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Balichai?
Balichai covers about 186 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Balichai?
The literacy rate of Balichai was 71.4% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Balichai?
Balichai had 985 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balichai in?
Balichai is in the Aska Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Balichai?
Anita Subhadarshini (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Aska Lok Sabha seat, which includes Balichai, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Balichai in?
Balichai is in the Polasara assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Balichai?
Gokulananda Mallik (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Polasara assembly seat, which includes Balichai, in 2024.
Which development block is Balichai in?
Balichai is in the Polosara development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Balichai?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Balichai is 411379 and its Census 2011 village code is 411379.
Which villages are near Balichai?
Villages near Balichai include Sanachadhiapada (within ~8 km), Pakidi (within ~8 km), Gudiali (within ~8 km), Baragan (within ~8 km), Badaagula (within ~8 km).
What is the population of Balichai in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Balichai's Census 2011 population of 2,583 by Odisha's official RGI projection (+6.4% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 2,750 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Balichai?
The sarpanch of Balichai has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
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, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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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 November: 70.8 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 6 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitter gourd | Digapahandi APMC | 2,500 | 3,000 | 2,700 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) · Cucumbar | Bhanjanagar APMC | 2,400 | 2,600 | 2,500 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Papaya(Raw) · Papaya (Raw) | Bhanjanagar APMC | 1,600 | 1,800 | 1,700 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Pumpkin · Pumpkin | Bhanjanagar APMC | 1,400 | 1,600 | 1,500 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tomato · Tomato | Bhanjanagar APMC | 2,200 | 2,400 | 2,300 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Hinjilicut APMC | 1,600 | 1,600 | 1,600 | 5 Nov 2026 |
| Colacasia | Hinjilicut APMC | 3,500 | 3,600 | 3,600 | 5 Nov 2026 |
| Cowpea(Veg) | Hinjilicut APMC | 3,400 | 3,400 | 3,400 | 5 Nov 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 Balichai's shops. Best mandi price near Balichai →
Official dataAgmarknet, 6 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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