Balama Guri Village Overview
Balama Guri is a village in Helem tehsil of Sonitpur district, Assam. It lies about 119 km from Tezpur district headquarters. Helem is the tehsil headquarters. As per available records (2009), Amtola is the Gram Panchayat for Balama Guri village.
The sections below provide essential information about Balama Guri village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Balama Guri is 286973. The village covers a geographical area of 163.09 hectares. Helem is the nearest town.
Location Map of Balama Guri
Population & Demographics of Balama Guri
This section provides population and demographic details of Balama Guri village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 905 | 443 | 462 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 95 | 55 | 40 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 305 | 145 | 160 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Literate Population | 685 | 354 | 331 |
| Illiterate Population | 220 | 89 | 131 |
Key population details of Balama Guri village are given below:
- Balama Guri village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 905, including approximately 443 males and 462 females, with a sex ratio of 1042 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 305 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 4 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Balama Guri village is high, with a literacy rate of about 75.69%.
- There are around 212 households in Balama Guri village.
Transport & Connectivity of Balama Guri
Transport facilities help residents of Balama Guri village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available |
Nearby Villages of Balama Guri
The following villages are located close to Balama Guri and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Balama Guri
- Where is Balama Guri located?
- Balama Guri village is located in Helem Subdivision, Sonitpur district, Assam, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Balama Guri?
- The Gram Panchayat of Balama Guri is Amtola (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Balama Guri?
- Balama Guri has a total population of 905, including 443 males and 462 females.
- How many households are there in Balama Guri?
- There are 212 households in Balama Guri.
- What is the literacy rate in Balama Guri?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balama Guri is 75.69%. Male literacy is 79.91% and female literacy is 71.65%.