Balisinga village, Narala block | Pincode 766100

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

POOJA SARINOVA SWAIN

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LGD code: 422726
Pincode: 766100
Post office: Narla
Population: 1,814
Households: 447
Literacy rate: 60%
Sex ratio: 1050 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,076

Census 2011 · in context

How Balisinga compares

By population, Balisinga ranks #8 of 183 villages in Narala mandal.

Literacy rate

60.0%

+2.4% vs mandal average

Balisinga: 60.0%
Narala mandal: 57.6%
Kalahandi district: 50.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,050

+47 vs mandal average

Balisinga: 1,050
Narala mandal: 1,003

Household size

people per home

4.1

+0.3 vs mandal average

Balisinga: 4.1
Narala mandal: 3.8

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

Balisinga at a glance

Balisinga is a village of 1,814 people in 447 households (Census 2011) in Narala block, Kalahandi district, Odisha, the 8th-largest of 183 villages in Narala block. Literacy is 60%, 2 points above the block average of 58% and the sex ratio is 1,050 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 766100, served by Narla post office; the LGD village code is 422726. The sarpanch is POOJA SARINOVA SWAIN, and the village votes in Phulbani assembly constituency, represented by MLA Uma Charan Mallick. The population is estimated at 2,139 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Balisinga · this village	1,814	60%	—
Kanakpur · Narala	1,022	58%	—
Terlo · Narala	599	53%	—
Boring Padar · Narala	391	49%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Balisinga

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: 2
Middle school: 1
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: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: MADANPUR RAMPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 16
Distance to district HQ (km): 45
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 15
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Balsingha
Total area (ha): 463
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 27.49

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

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Key facts — Balisinga

LGD code: 422726
Pincode: 766100
Post office: Narla
Population (Census 2011): 1,814
Population (projected 2026): 2,139
Households: 447
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1050
Literacy rate: 60.0%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kandhamal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Phulbani
Member of Parliament: Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Uma Charan Mallick
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: POOJA SARINOVA SWAIN
Block / Mandal: Narala

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 Kalahandi district level

Then & Now

Balisinga — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,814

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,139

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

447

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

527

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: 1,814Census 2011
Households: 447Census 2011
Literacy rate: 60.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1050 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,1392026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 5272026 projection
Active job cards: 2,20,401MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,30,213MGNREGA · 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: 903NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 63.8%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 64.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 64.2%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 · Kalahandi district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kalahandi district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kalahandi 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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Five minors among nine deaths by drowning in a day across Odisha

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Odisha tribal woman’s last rites delayed for two days over alleged religious conversion

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Rahul Gandhi Likely to Visit Odisha in October;Panchayat election ahead(!) |

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Five minors among nine deaths by drowning in a day across Odisha
The New Indian Express11h ago
Odisha tribal woman’s last rites delayed for two days over alleged religious conversion
The New Indian Express12h ago
Rahul Gandhi Likely to Visit Odisha in October;Panchayat election ahead(!) |
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People often ask about Balisinga

What is the pincode of Balisinga?

The pincode of Balisinga, Narala block, Kalahandi district, Odisha is 766100. The post office is Narla.

Which post office delivers to Balisinga?

Mail for Balisinga is delivered through Narla post office, pincode 766100, in Narala block, Kalahandi district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Balisinga located?

Balisinga is a village in Narala block of Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Balisinga as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Balisinga village has a population of 1,814 across 447 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Balisinga?

The current sarpanch of Balisinga gram panchayat is POOJA SARINOVA SWAIN.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balisinga in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Balisinga in?

Balisinga falls under the Phulbani assembly constituency (AC #84) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Balisinga?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Balisinga village is 60.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Balisinga?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Balisinga village is 1050 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Balisinga?

12 schemes currently match residents of Balisinga, 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.

What is the LGD code of Balisinga?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Balisinga village is 422726.

How big is Balisinga compared to other villages in Narala block?

Balisinga ranks 8 of 183 villages in Narala block by Census 2011 population (1,814 residents).

Who is the MLA of Balisinga?

Balisinga falls under Phulbani assembly constituency (AC 84). The sitting MLA is Uma Charan Mallick (BJP).

Who is the MP for Balisinga?

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

What is the population of Balisinga in 2026?

Balisinga is estimated at 2,139 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,814 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

Who is the sarpanch of Balisinga?

POOJA SARINOVA SWAIN is the sarpanch of Balisinga gram panchayat, Narala block. See the sarpanch list of Narala 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, 2026-09-17
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)