Balkra

Balkra is a village located in Dadri tehsil of Bhiwani district in Haryana, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Dadri (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Bhiwani. As per 2009 stats, Balkara is the gram panchayat of Balkra village.

Here you can discover what makes Balkra unique in its vibrant Dadri-Bhiwani region. You’ll see Balkra’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 Balkra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balkra is 061424. The village spans a total geographical area of 671 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 127022. Dadri is nearest town to Balkra village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Balkra 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 Badhra Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bhiwani-Mahendragarh Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Balkra

Population of Balkra

According to the 2011 Census, Balkra has a total population of about 2,706, with approximately 1,377 males and 1,329 females. The sex ratio is around 965 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 339 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 500 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.18%, with male literacy at about 78.14% and female literacy near 55.83%. There are around 531 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Balkra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Balkra

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

Nearby Villages of Balkra

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Balkra