Bhalwad

Bhalwad is a village located in Namhol tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 22km away from district headquarter Namhol. Namhol is the sub-district headquarter of Bhalwad village. As per 2009 stats, Kotla is the gram panchayat of Bhalwad village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bhalwad is 019919. The village spans a total geographical area of 71 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174033. Bilaspur is nearest town to Bhalwad village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Bhalwad 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 Sri naina Deviji 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 Bhalwad

Population of Bhalwad

According to the 2011 Census, Bhalwad has a total population of about 329, with approximately 171 males and 158 females. The sex ratio is around 923 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 30 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 65 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 78.12%, with male literacy at about 84.21% and female literacy near 71.52%. There are around 64 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bhalwad's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bhalwad

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

Nearby Villages of Bhalwad

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

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