Balsot

Block / Subdivision Banke Bazar
District Gaya
State Bihar

About Balsot

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Balsot village is 255914. Balsot village is located in Banke Bazar subdivision of Gaya district in Bihar, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Banke Bazar (tehsildar office) and 65km away from district headquarter Gaya. As per 2009 stats, Pananiya is the gram panchayat of Balsot village.

The total geographical area of village is 299 hectares. Balsot has a total population of 1,478 peoples, out of which male population is 758 while female population is 720. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 949 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of balsot village is 36.47% out of which 46.57% males and 25.83% females are literate. There are about 198 houses in balsot village.

Sherghati is nearest town to balsot village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 23km away.

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Population of Balsot

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,478 758 720
Literate Population 539 353 186
Illiterate Population 939 405 534

Connectivity of Balsot

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

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Frequently Asked Questions about Balsot

Where is Balsot located?

Balsot village is situated in Banke Bazar Subdivision, within the Gaya district of Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Balsot?

The Gram Panchayat of Balsot is Pananiya (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the population of Balsot as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Balsot is 1,478, with 758 males and 720 females.

How many households are there in Balsot as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Balsot village has a total of 198 households.

What is the literacy rate in Balsot as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Balsot is 36.47%. The male literacy rate is 46.57%, while the female literacy rate is 25.83%.