Indian Village Directory

Balani Village

Balani is an inhabited village in Lathikata Tahasil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. Its Census village code is 384641, the Census 2011 record lists 1,693 people in 346 households and the reported area is 580 hectares. The local references include Lathikata Gram Panchayat, Lathikata CD Block and the nearest town reference is Raurkela at about 27 km.

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Quick answer: Balani is a village in Lathikata Tahasil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India. The available record shows Census village code 384641 and 1,693 people in 346 households.
Village Code384641
Population1,693
Households346
Area580 hectares
Nearest TownRaurkela

Key Village Facts

Village
Balani
Census Village Code
384641
State
Odisha
State Census Code
21
District
Sundargarh
District Census Code
374
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Lathikata
Sub-district Census Code
02823
CD Block
Lathikata
Gram Panchayat
Lathikata
Households
346
Population
1,693
Male Population
862
Female Population
831
Sex Ratio
964.04
Area
580 hectares
Area
5.8 sq km
Nearest Town
Raurkela
Nearest Town Distance
27 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
770037
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Balani at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,693 people, 580 hectares of reported area and Raurkela as the nearest town reference for Balani, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateOdisha
DistrictSundargarh
TahasilLathikata
CD BlockLathikata
Gram PanchayatLathikata
  • Balani falls under Lathikata Tahasil in Sundargarh district, Odisha.
  • The Census village code is 384641.
  • The record lists 1,693 people living in 346 households.
  • The reported village area is 580 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Raurkela.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density291.9 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.89 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share7.5%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share78.32%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Balani in the official administrative record. Census village code 384641, Lathikata Gram Panchayat and Lathikata CD Block.

State Census Code
21
District Census Code
374
Sub-district Census Code
02823
Village Census Code
384641
CD Block Code
0041
Gram Panchayat Code
10
CD Block Name
Lathikata
Gram Panchayat Name
Lathikata

Location and Distance

Raurkela is the nearest town listed for Balani, about 27 km away. Sundargarh is listed as the district headquarters at about 103 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Lathikata
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3 km
District Headquarter
Sundargarh
Distance from District Headquarter
103 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Raurkela
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
27 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Raurkela
Distance within State/UT
27 km
Nearest Town
Raurkela
Distance from Nearest Town
27 km
Total Geographical Area
580 hectares
Area
5.8 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,693 people in 346 households, with 862 male residents and 831 female residents. The average household size is 4.89, and SC share is 7.5% and ST share is 78.32% for Balani. Population density works out to about 291.9 people per sq km.

Total Households
346
Total Population
1,693
Male Population
862
Female Population
831
Sex Ratio
964.04
Average Household Size
4.89
SC Population
127
SC Male Population
67
SC Female Population
60
SC Population Share
7.5
ST Population
1,326
ST Male Population
673
ST Female Population
653
ST Population Share
78.32
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Balani list 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Balani include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.52 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Balani include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access, all-weather road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Railway Station
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Balani include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Balani is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 18 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Balani show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Wheat and net sown area is 409.37 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Forest Area In Hectares
30.16 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
96.25
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
9.08 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
18.03 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
13.33 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
3.26 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
409.37
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
409.37 hectares

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Balani

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Within 5 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 67%
CRM 1 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 67%
Punjab National Bank 1 33%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Punjab National Bank ATM 770037 Sundargarh Lathikata Lathikata (Ct) Road, at/Po Lathikata, Near Sbi Branch. Lathikata Main, Sundargarh, Odisha, 770037
State Bank of India CRM 770037 Sundargarh Lathikata Lathikata (Ct) Via Panposh, Rourkel Lathiketa, A-4, Kuarmunda, Sundargarh, Odisha, 770037
State Bank of India ATM 770037 Sundargarh Lathikata Lathikata (Ct) Near Wesco Office Plot No - 362/1178, Banktola, Sundargarh, Odisha, 770037

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Balani village located?

Balani is in Lathikata Tahasil of Sundargarh district in Odisha, India.

Which district is Balani village in?

Balani village is in Sundargarh district.

Which state is Balani village in?

Balani village is in Odisha.

Which tahasil is Balani under?

Balani comes under Lathikata Tahasil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Balani?

The Census village code of Balani is 384641.

Which Gram Panchayat is Balani under?

Balani is listed under Lathikata Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Lathikata.

What is the population of Balani village?

The village record lists 1,693 people and 346 households for Balani.

How many households are in Balani village?

The village record lists 346 households for Balani.

What is the male and female population of Balani?

The record lists 862 male residents and 831 female residents for Balani.

What is the sex ratio of Balani village?

The sex ratio of Balani is 964.04 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Balani village?

The reported geographical area of Balani is 580 hectares.

What is the population density of Balani village?

The approximate population density of Balani is 291.9 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Balani?

The nearest town listed for Balani is Raurkela, about 27 km away.

How far is Balani from the district headquarters?

Balani is about 103 km from Sundargarh, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Balani from the sub-district headquarters?

Balani is about 3 km from Lathikata, the tahasil headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Balani?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Balani.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Balani?

For Balani, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Wheat and net sown area is 409.37 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Balani?

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Balani. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.