# Balimela, Malkangiri (Odisha) – Town Population & History

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Town · Malkangiri, Odisha 

# Balimela

Balimela is a town in Orkel sub-district of Malkangiri district, Odisha (NAC). The 2011 Census counted **11,796 people** in 2,758 households. Literacy was 71.7%.

- 11,796people (2011)
- 2,758households
- 71.7%literacy
- 12census wards

## Population of Balimela

■ Balimela · ■ Malkangiri urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****71.7%**

**74.5%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****958**

**925

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****930**

**947

Working population ****36.0%**

**38.8%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Homes and amenities in Balimela

Of every 100 households in Balimela in 2011, 68 had electricity, 50 a toilet at home and 13 cooked with LPG; 57 had a mobile phone, 22 a two-wheeler and 3 a car.

■ Balimela · ■ Malkangiri urban average

Electricity for lighting ****68%**

**69%

Toilet within the home ****50%**

**48%

No toilet (open defecation) ****50%**

**52%

Tap water ****69%**

**33%

Drinking water within premises ****38%**

**32%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****13%**

**28%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****52%**

**53%

Use banking services ****56%**

**55%

Television ****54%**

**52%

Mobile phone ****57%**

**58%

Computer with internet ****1%**

**2%

Two-wheeler ****22%**

**26%

Car / jeep / van ****3%**

**3%

None of these assets ****28%**

**25%

Own their home ****63%**

**63%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## What people in Balimela work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 3,045 (72%) · **■** Household industry 83 (2%) · **■** Farming 199 (5%) · **■** Marginal 916 (22%)

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Balimela in numbers and road distances

- Growth 2001–20112.6%
- Annual rainfall1,023 mm
- Temperature range9 °C to 46 °C

### Road distances

- Bhubaneswar (state capital)630 km by road
- Malkangiri (district HQ)35 km by road
- Berhampur (city of 1 lakh+)450 km by road
- Bhubaneswar (city of 5 lakh+)630 km by road
- Jeypore (railway station)105 km by road

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Services and economy in Balimela

### Civic services

- Pucca roads15 km
- DrainageOpen drains
- Flush toilets1,360
- Water storage26,000 kl
- Fire serviceIn town
- Electricity — homes670
- Electricity — industry50

### Hospitals

- ●Allopathic hospitals2 · 6 beds · 3 doctors
- ●Veterinary hospitals1

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools5 govt · 3 private
- ●Senior secondary schools1 govt · 1 private

### Banks

- Nationalised banks1
- Co-operative banks1

**Main manufactured goods:** rice mill, bidi factory and backery.

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Balimela ward list (2011)

Ward (2011) People Households 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/malkangiri/orkel/balimela/ward-1/) 1,067 259 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/malkangiri/orkel/balimela/ward-2/) 1,394 267 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/malkangiri/orkel/balimela/ward-3/) 475 139 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/malkangiri/orkel/balimela/ward-4/) 525 129 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/malkangiri/orkel/balimela/ward-5/) 1,237 288 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/malkangiri/orkel/balimela/ward-6/) 771 183 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/malkangiri/orkel/balimela/ward-7/) 811 189 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/malkangiri/orkel/balimela/ward-8/) 1,190 249 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/malkangiri/orkel/balimela/ward-9/) 1,377 331 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/malkangiri/orkel/balimela/ward-10/) 1,085 245 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/malkangiri/orkel/balimela/ward-11/) 1,037 271 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/malkangiri/orkel/balimela/ward-12/) 827 208 

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

Census wards of 2011; municipal ward boundaries may have changed since.

## Know before you go: Balimela

- Time zoneUTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- CurrencyRupee (INR)
- Country calling code+91
- LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug typesType C, D · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Jagdalpur Airport (JGB) · Jagdalpur92 km
- Rajahmundry Airport (RJA) · Madhurapudi129 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 05:25) and shortest in Dec (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 06:25, sunset around 17:28).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Balimela?11,796 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Balimela in?Malkangiri district, Odisha
- How many wards does Balimela have?12 census wards (2011)
- What plug type is used in Balimela?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Balimela?Jagdalpur Airport (JGB), about 92 km in a straight line