Baladhan Grant - Lakhipur, Cachar
Baladhan Grant is a village situated in the Lakhipur subdivision of Cachar district, Assam. It is located approximately 430 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhipur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Silchar. Baladhan Kanakpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baladhan Grant village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Baladhan Grant is 299779. The village covers a total geographical area of 1319 hectares and falls under the 788026 pincode. Lakhipur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Baladhan Grant village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Udharbond Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Silchar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Baladhan Grant
As per Census 2011, Baladhan Grant village has a total population of 4,056 people, consisting of 2,099 males and 1,957 females. The village has 915 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 688 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,147 literate and 1,909 illiterate residents. Additionally, 370 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Baladhan Grant are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,056 | 2,099 | 1,957 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 688 | 349 | 339 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 370 | 194 | 176 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Literate Population | 2,147 | 1,275 | 872 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,909 | 824 | 1,085 |
Nearby Villages of Baladhan Grant
Baladhan Grant is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Baladhan Grant
Baladhan Grant is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhipur to Baladhan Grant is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Silchar to Baladhan Grant is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Baladhan Grant
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Baladhan Grant village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Baladhan Grant
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Baladhan Grant village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Baladhan Grant
Where is Baladhan Grant located?
Baladhan Grant village is located in Lakhipur Subdivision, Cachar district, Assam, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Baladhan Grant?
The Gram Panchayat of Baladhan Grant is Baladhan Kanakpur.
What is the pincode of Baladhan Grant?
The pincode of Baladhan Grant is 788026.
What is the population of Baladhan Grant?
Baladhan Grant has a total population of 4,056, including 2,099 males and 1,957 females.
How many households are there in Baladhan Grant?
There are 915 households in Baladhan Grant.
What is the literacy rate in Baladhan Grant?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baladhan Grant is 52.93%. Male literacy is 60.74% and female literacy is 44.56%.