Balaur

Balaur is a village located in Ghumarwin tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 21km away from district headquarter Ghumarwin. Ghumarwin is the sub-district headquarter of Balaur village. As per 2009 stats, Luharwin is the gram panchayat of Balaur village.

Here you can discover what makes Balaur unique in its vibrant Ghumarwin-Bilaspur region. You’ll see Balaur’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 Balaur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balaur is 018955. The village spans a total geographical area of 20 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174021. Ghumarwin is nearest town to Balaur village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Balaur

Population of Balaur

According to the 2011 Census, Balaur has a total population of about 206, with approximately 111 males and 95 females. The sex ratio is around 855 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 20 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 84.47%, with male literacy at about 87.39% and female literacy near 81.05%. There are around 49 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Balaur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Balaur

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

Nearby Villages of Balaur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Balaur