Balimela

Balimela
city
Balimela

Location in Odisha, India

Coordinates: 18°15′N 82°08′E / 18.25°N 82.13°ECoordinates: 18°15′N 82°08′E / 18.25°N 82.13°E
Country  India
State Odisha
District Malkangiri
Elevation 418 m (1,371 ft)
Population (2001)
  Total 11,500
Languages
  Official Oriya
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)

Balimela is a town and a notified area committee in Malkangiri district in the Indian state of Odisha.

Geography

Balimela is located at 18°15′N 82°08′E / 18.25°N 82.13°E.[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.