Balva - Jamjodhpur, Jamnagar

Balva is a village situated in the Jamjodhpur taluka of Jamnagar district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jamjodhapur and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Jamnagar. Balva village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balva is 514143. The village covers a total geographical area of 1780.62 hectares and falls under the 360530 pincode. Jamjodhpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Balva village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jamjodhpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jamnagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balva

According to the 2011 Census, Balva village had a total population of 2,104 people, including 1,097 males and 1,007 females, living in 483 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.96%, with male literacy at 81.10% and female literacy at 66.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 298, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 225.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Balva

Balva 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 Balva

Balva is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. Balva has a railway station.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jamjodhpur to Balva is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jamnagar to Balva is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balva

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Balva village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Balva

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Balva village are given below:

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