Balimela

Balimela
ବାଲିମେଳା
city
Balimela
Balimela

Location in Odisha, India

Coordinates: 18°15′N 82°08′E / 18.25°N 82.13°E / 18.25; 82.13Coordinates: 18°15′N 82°08′E / 18.25°N 82.13°E / 18.25; 82.13
Country  India
State Odisha
District Malkangiri
Government
  Type democracy
  Body notified area council
Elevation 418 m (1,371 ft)
Population (2001)
  Total 11,500
Languages
  Official Odia
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Vehicle registration OD
Website odisha.gov.in

Balimela is a town and a notified area committee in Malkangiri district in the Indian state of Odisha. It has several tribes and culture is odia. Odia is local language here.

Geography

Balimela is located at 18°15′N 82°08′E / 18.25°N 82.13°E / 18.25; 82.13.[1] It has an average elevation of 418 metres (1371 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Balimela had a population of 11,500. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Balimela has an average literacy rate of 57%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 60% of the males and 40% of females literate. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References

  1. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Balimela
  2. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.


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