Balva

Block / Taluka Jamjodhpur
District Jamnagar
State Gujarat

About Balva

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Balva village is 514143. Balva village is located in Jamjodhpur taluka of Jamnagar district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Jamjodhapur (tehsildar office) and 82km away from district headquarter Jamnagar. As per 2009 stats, Balva village is also a gram panchayat.

The total geographical area of village is 1780.62 hectares. Balva has a total population of 2,104 peoples, out of which male population is 1,097 while female population is 1,007. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 917 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of balva village is 65.87% out of which 72.38% males and 58.79% females are literate. There are about 483 houses in balva village. Pincode of balva village locality is 360530.

When it comes to administration, Balva village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Balva village comes under Jamjodhpur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Jamnagar Lok Sabha constituency. Jamjodhpur is nearest town to balva village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

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Population of Balva

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,104 1,097 1,007
Literate Population 1,386 794 592
Illiterate Population 718 303 415

Connectivity of Balva

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within village

Nearby Villages of Balva

Frequently Asked Questions about Balva

Where is Balva located?

Balva village is situated in Jamjodhpur Taluka, within the Jamnagar district of Gujarat, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Balva?

Balva serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.

What is the pincode of Balva?

The pincode of Balva is 360530, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

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

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Balva is 2,104, with 1,097 males and 1,007 females.

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

As per the 2011 Census, Balva village has a total of 483 households.

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

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Balva is 65.87%. The male literacy rate is 72.38%, while the female literacy rate is 58.79%.