Balijan No.2 - Naharkatiya, Dibrugarh

Balijan No.2 is a village situated in the Naharkatiya subdivision of Dibrugarh district, Assam. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Naharkatiya and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Dibrugarh. Nigam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balijan No.2 village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balijan No.2 is 292377. The village covers a total geographical area of 110.85 hectares and falls under the 786610 pincode. Naharkatia is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Balijan No.2 village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Balijan No.2

As per Census 2011, Balijan No.2 village has a total population of 972 people, consisting of 505 males and 467 females. The village has 195 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 124 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 646 literate and 326 illiterate residents. Additionally, 36 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 29 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Balijan No.2 are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population972505467
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1246559
Scheduled Castes (SC)362016
Scheduled Tribes (ST)291415
Literate Population646373273
Illiterate Population326132194

Nearby Villages of Balijan No.2

Balijan No.2 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 Balijan No.2

Balijan No.2 is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is located within 5-10 km of Balijan No.2.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Naharkatia to Balijan No.2 is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dibrugarh to Balijan No.2 is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balijan No.2

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Balijan No.2 village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Balijan No.2

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Balijan No.2 village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Balijan No.2

Where is Balijan No.2 located?

Balijan No.2 village is located in Naharkatiya Subdivision, Dibrugarh district, Assam, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Balijan No.2?

The Gram Panchayat of Balijan No.2 is Nigam.

What is the pincode of Balijan No.2?

The pincode of Balijan No.2 is 786610.

What is the population of Balijan No.2?

Balijan No.2 has a total population of 972, including 505 males and 467 females.

How many households are there in Balijan No.2?

There are 195 households in Balijan No.2.

What is the literacy rate in Balijan No.2?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balijan No.2 is 66.46%. Male literacy is 73.86% and female literacy is 58.46%.