Balanga - Mandvi, Surat
Balanga is a village situated in the Mandvi taluka of Surat district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandvi and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Surat. Amalsadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balanga village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Balanga is 524091. The village covers a total geographical area of 322.64 hectares and falls under the 394160 pincode. Mandvi is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.
Balanga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mandvi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardoli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Balanga
Balanga 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 Balanga
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Balanga.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mandvi to Balanga is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Surat to Balanga is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Balanga
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Balanga village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Balanga
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Balanga village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Balanga
Where is Balanga located?
Balanga village is located in Mandvi Taluka, Surat district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Balanga?
The Gram Panchayat of Balanga is Amalsadi.
What is the pincode of Balanga?
The pincode of Balanga is 394160.