Balunka Village
Balunka is a revenue village in Nimapada tehsil, Puri district, Odisha. It had a population of 824 in 175 households (Census 2011).
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824 souls. 175 homes.
Nimapada tehsil, Puri district, Odisha.
Balunka today
- Banana - Green₹1,900Nimapara APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Betal Leaves₹4,700Dumal APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Pumpkin₹1,200Nimapara APMC · 13 Nov 2026
Balunka at a glance
Balunka is a mid-sized village of Nimapada tehsil: 824 people in 175 households (Census 2011), 84th of its 238 inhabited villages by population. Literacy stood at 84.1%, level with Puri district's 84.2% (Nimapada tehsil: 84.8%), while the sex ratio was 1,118 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 969. It falls under Chhanijanga gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 752113. The village covers 136 hectares — about 1.4 km², or roughly 606 people per km² (Census 2011).
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Nimapada Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 1 self-help group with 25 members (2024-25) 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
Balunka is in the Chhanijanga gram panchayat.
Other villages in Chhanijanga
- Ampora
- Kanapur
- Chhanijanga
- Kantia
- Keutasalada
- Lankapada
- Basantapur
- Janara
- Chakaroda
- Alakunda
- Ainsamula
- Begunia
- Khorada
- Lenkabarimula
- Panchumaila
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Balunka compares
By population, Balunka ranks #84 of 238 inhabited villages in Nimapada tehsil.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Balunka ranks
| Ranked by | Balunka | In Puri district | In Odisha | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 824 | 609 of 1,594 | 14,048 of 46,470 (tied)above 70% | 619 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 175 | 624 of 1,594 (tied) | 15,587 of 46,470 (tied)above 66% | 136 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 84.1% | 917 of 1,594 (tied) | 9,000 of 46,470 (tied)above 81% | 85.1% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 1,118 per 1,000 males | 73 of 1,592 (tied) | 6,600 of 46,416 (tied)above 86% | 969 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 4.71 per household | 575 of 1,594 (tied) | 10,535 of 46,470 (tied)above 77% | 4.54 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 605.9 per km² | 792 of 1,594 | 10,708 of 46,382 (tied)above 77% | 603.3 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 33.4% | 956 of 1,594 (tied) | 35,747 of 46,468 (tied)above 23% | 34.9% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Balunka
In Puri district
- ManijapurKanas, Puri624 people · 83.1% literate · 1,101 per 1,000 · 4.73 per householdCompare →
- MunindaDelanga, Puri1,078 people · 86.8% literate · 1,126 per 1,000 · 4.63 per householdCompare →
- KaranjapurAstaranga, Puri612 people · 83.2% literate · 1,096 per 1,000 · 4.60 per householdCompare →
- BadalapurKanas, Puri856 people · 84.0% literate · 1,129 per 1,000 · 4.30 per householdCompare →
- BarimundeiNimapada, Puri863 people · 86.6% literate · 1,105 per 1,000 · 4.29 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Odisha
- BadajingalTirtol, Jagatsinghapur852 people · 84.2% literate · 1,109 per 1,000 · 4.68 per householdCompare →
- NachhipuraErsama, Jagatsinghapur718 people · 83.9% literate · 1,124 per 1,000 · 4.63 per householdCompare →
- BenupuraMahanga, Kataka906 people · 81.5% literate · 1,112 per 1,000 · 4.72 per householdCompare →
- KusunnagarBanta, Bhadrak735 people · 84.5% literate · 1,106 per 1,000 · 4.59 per householdCompare →
- KapagariaBasudevpur, Bhadrak685 people · 84.4% literate · 1,108 per 1,000 · 4.63 per householdCompare →
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Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Balunka had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Public bus service Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 752113
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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
- 824Census 2011
- Male / female
- 389 / 435
- Households
- 175
- People per home
- 4.7
- Literacy rate
- 84.1%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 275
- Work participation
- 33.4%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 →
Balunka on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Balunka. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Balunka · 20.0622° N, 86.0816° E
Electoral profile
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Balunka
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
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No health facility within 25 km in our places data yet — not reported.
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Land records · official portal for Odisha
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- RoR, khatiyan, plot details
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- Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Government of Odisha
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Essential services & places near Balunka
Balunka isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Nimapada tehsil, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices607 in Puri district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics100 in Puri district
Schools & anganwadis33 in Puri district
Colleges & universities9 in Puri district
Police & fire stations14 in Puri district
Revenue & panchayat offices2 in Puri district
Government offices5 in Puri district
Temples91 in Puri district
Temple
Charichhak, Puri
Churches1 in Puri district
Other places of worship12 in Puri district
Transport85 in Puri district
Community places6 in Puri district
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People often ask about Balunka
Where is Balunka located?
Balunka is a village in Nimapada tehsil of Puri district, Odisha, India.
Which district is Balunka in?
Balunka is in Puri district of Odisha.
Which gram panchayat does Balunka belong to?
Balunka comes under the Chhanijanga gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Balunka?
The pincode of Balunka, Nimapada, Puri is 752113.
What is the population of Balunka?
As per the 2011 Census, Balunka had a population of 824 (389 males and 435 females).
How many households are there in Balunka?
Balunka had 175 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Balunka?
Balunka covers about 136 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Balunka?
The literacy rate of Balunka was 84.1% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Balunka?
Balunka had 1,118 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which development block is Balunka in?
Balunka is in the Nimapada development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Balunka?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Balunka is 409004 and its Census 2011 village code is 409004.
Which villages are near Balunka?
Villages near Balunka include Jogeswarpur (within ~8 km), Kolar (within ~8 km), Nuahat (within ~8 km), Itapada (within ~8 km), Niali (about 8.5 km).
What is the population of Balunka in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Balunka's Census 2011 population of 824 by Odisha's official RGI projection (+6.4% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 880 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Balunka?
The sarpanch of Balunka 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, 12 Nov 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: 56.3 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Puri district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banana - Green · Banana - Green | Nimapara APMC | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Betal Leaves · Local | Dumal APMC | 4,700 | 4,700 | 4,700 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Pumpkin | Nimapara APMC | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Coconut · Coconut | Sakhigopal APMC | 13,700 | 26,600 | 25,000 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| French Beans(Frasbean) | Nimapara APMC | 4,500 | 4,500 | 4,500 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Papaya(Raw) | Nimapara APMC | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Nimapara APMC | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Pointed gourd(Parval) | Nimapara APMC | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 11 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 Balunka's shops. Best mandi price near Balunka →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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