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Balichhada Village

Junagarh tehsil
Pincode 766014
Area 165 ha
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Balichhada is a revenue village in Junagarh tehsil, Kalahandi district, Odisha. It had a population of 848 in 227 households (Census 2011).

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Census 2011 Snapshot

848 souls. 227 homes.

Junagarh tehsil, Kalahandi district, Odisha.

68.1%
Literacy
1,019
Sex ratio
165 ha
Total area
334
Workforce
LGD 423720Source: Census 2011 + LGD

Balichhada today

Nearest mandi prices
  • Brinjal₹3,200Bhawanipatna APMC · 12 Nov 2026
  • Cabbage₹2,700Kalahandi(Dharamagarh) APMC · 12 Nov 2026
  • Cauliflower₹5,500Kesinga APMC · 12 Nov 2026
₹/quintal (modal). Latest reports from markets in Kalahandi district. These are wholesale mandi prices, not the price in Balichhada.All markets →
In context · Census 2011 · LGD

Balichhada at a glance

Balichhada is a mid-sized village of Junagarh tehsil: 848 people in 227 households (Census 2011), 85th of its 164 inhabited villages by population. Literacy stood at 68.1%, above Kalahandi district's 57.4% (Junagarh tehsil: 56.2%), while the sex ratio was 1,019 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 1,008. It falls under Pilikia gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 766014. The village covers 165 hectares — about 1.6 km², or roughly 514 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Junagarh assembly constituency and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency.

Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026

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LGD village code423720
Census 2011 code423720
Gram panchayatPilikia · LGD 275652
Pincode766014
TehsilJunagarh · LGD 3166
DistrictKalahandi
StateOdisha
Male / Female420 / 428 · Census 2011
Lok SabhaKalahandi · Malvika Devi (BJP)
AssemblyJunagarh · Dibya Shankar Mishra (BJD)

Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026

Development block
Junagarh Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
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Gram panchayat

Balichhada is in the Pilikia (ପିଲିକିଆ) gram panchayat.

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Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.

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Census 2011 · in context

How Balichhada compares

By population, Balichhada ranks #85 of 164 inhabited villages in Junagarh tehsil.

Literacy rate%
68.1%
+12.0% vs Junagarh tehsil average
Balichhada
68.1%
Junagarh tehsil
56.2%
Kalahandi district
57.4%
Sex ratio♀ per 1000 ♂
1,019
+14 vs Junagarh tehsil average
Balichhada
1,019
Junagarh tehsil
1,005
Kalahandi district
1,008
Household sizepeople per home
3.7
−0.2 vs Junagarh tehsil average
Balichhada
3.7
Junagarh tehsil
4.0
Kalahandi district
3.9

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.

Official dataCensus 2011

What Balichhada had in Census 2011

  • Primary school Available · 2 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 more than 10 km away
  • Power for homes Available
  • Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
  • Mobile phone coverage Available

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Then & Now

Balichhada — Census 2011 to estimated 2026

Estimate · not a census count
Population · 2011
848
Census 2011 count
Population · 2026 (estimate)
≈ 900
estimate, not a census count
Households · 2011
227
Census 2011 count
Households · 2026 (estimate)
≈ 240
estimate, not a census count

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

Demographics — Census 2011

Population, education & work

India's last full Census was in 2011; these are its village-level counts (Primary Census Abstract). The 2026 figures above are labelled estimates, not census counts.
Population
Population
848Census 2011
Male / female
420 / 428
Households
227
People per home
3.7
Education
Literacy rate
68.1%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Work
Workers
334
Work participation
39.4%workers ÷ population

Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.

Official dataCensus 2011

Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →

Approximate location

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The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Balichhada. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.

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Balichhada · 19.8607° N, 82.9388° E

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Electoral profile

Lok SabhaKalahandi · Malvika Devi (BJP), elected 2024
AssemblyJunagarh · Dibya Shankar Mishra (BJD), MLA since 2024

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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Essential services & places near Balichhada

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Banks, ATMs & post offices572 in Kalahandi district

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Hospitals & clinics74 in Kalahandi district

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Schools & anganwadis4 in Kalahandi district

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Colleges & universities3 in Kalahandi district

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Government offices7 in Kalahandi district

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Temples9 in Kalahandi district

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Other places of worship2 in Kalahandi district

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Transport14 in Kalahandi district

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Agriculture services1 in Kalahandi district

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Community places2 in Kalahandi district

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FAQ

People often ask about Balichhada

  1. Where is Balichhada located?

    Balichhada is a village in Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.

  2. Which district is Balichhada in?

    Balichhada is in Kalahandi district of Odisha.

  3. Which gram panchayat does Balichhada belong to?

    Balichhada comes under the Pilikia gram panchayat.

  4. What is the pincode of Balichhada?

    The pincode of Balichhada, Junagarh, Kalahandi is 766014.

  5. What is the population of Balichhada?

    As per the 2011 Census, Balichhada had a population of 848 (420 males and 428 females).

  6. How many households are there in Balichhada?

    Balichhada had 227 households at the 2011 Census.

  7. What is the area of Balichhada?

    Balichhada covers about 165 hectares.

  8. What is the literacy rate of Balichhada?

    The literacy rate of Balichhada was 68.1% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).

  9. What is the sex ratio of Balichhada?

    Balichhada had 1,019 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.

  10. Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balichhada in?

    Balichhada is in the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency.

  11. Who is the MP for Balichhada?

    Malvika Devi (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Kalahandi Lok Sabha seat, which includes Balichhada, in 2024.

  12. Which assembly constituency is Balichhada in?

    Balichhada is in the Junagarh assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.

  13. Who is the MLA for Balichhada?

    Dibya Shankar Mishra (Biju Janata Dal) won the Junagarh assembly seat, which includes Balichhada, in 2024.

  14. Which development block is Balichhada in?

    Balichhada is in the Junagarh development block (Local Government Directory).

  15. What is the LGD code of Balichhada?

    The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Balichhada is 423720 and its Census 2011 village code is 423720.

  16. Which villages are near Balichhada?

    Villages near Balichhada include Junagarh (within ~8 km), Baldhiamal (within ~8 km), Dharamgarh (about 17 km), Moter (about 22 km).

  17. What is the population of Balichhada in 2026?

    No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Balichhada's Census 2011 population of 848 by Odisha's official RGI projection (+6.4% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 900 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.

  18. Who is the sarpanch of Balichhada?

    The sarpanch of Balichhada 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.

Sources & freshness
  • 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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Climate & El Niño

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: 13.4 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)

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Mandi prices · Kalahandi

Latest reports from markets in Kalahandi district, within the last 14 days.

Latest reports up to 12 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.

CommodityMarketMinMaxModalDate
Brinjal · BrinjalBhawanipatna APMC3,2003,2003,20012 Nov 2026
CabbageKalahandi(Dharamagarh) APMC2,5002,8002,70012 Nov 2026
CauliflowerKesinga APMC5,0006,0005,50012 Nov 2026
Green ChilliKalahandi(Dharamagarh) APMC5,0005,6005,30012 Nov 2026
Onion · OnionKesinga APMC5,0005,7005,50012 Nov 2026
Pointed gourd(Parval)Kesinga APMC4,0004,4004,20012 Nov 2026
TomatoJunagarh APMC2,7003,1002,90012 Nov 2026
Banana - GreenKesinga APMC1,6002,0001,80011 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 Balichhada's shops. Best mandi price near Balichhada →

Official dataAgmarknet, 12 Nov 2026

Nearby villages
Junagarhwithin ~8 km
Baldhiamalwithin ~8 km
Dharamgarhabout 17 km
Moterabout 22 km

Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).

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