Balva

Balva is a village located in Kalol taluka of Gandhinagar district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Kalol (tehsildar office) and 14km away from district headquarter Gandhinagar. As per 2009 stats, Balva village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Balva unique in its vibrant Kalol-Gandhinagar region. You’ll see Balva’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Balva

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balva is 511129. The village spans a total geographical area of 1305 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 382721. Mansa is nearest town to Balva village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

When it comes to local governance, Balva village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Mansa Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mahesana Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Balva

Population of Balva

According to the 2011 Census, Balva has a total population of about 6,504, with approximately 3,390 males and 3,114 females. The sex ratio is around 918 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 792 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 336 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 8. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.08%, with male literacy at about 76.93% and female literacy near 64.71%. There are around 1,330 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Balva's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Balva

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Balva. As per the 2011 stats, Balva had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Balva

Knowing the nearby villages of Balva helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Balva.

Frequently Asked Questions about Balva