Balah

Balah is a village located in Jawali tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 50km away from district headquarter Jawali. Jawali is the sub-district headquarter of Balah village. As per 2009 stats, Kotla Ballah is the gram panchayat of Balah village.

Here you can discover what makes Balah unique in its vibrant Jawali-Kangra region. You’ll see Balah’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 Balah

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balah is 009252. The village spans a total geographical area of 292 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176205. Nurpur is nearest town to Balah village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Balah

Population of Balah

According to the 2011 Census, Balah has a total population of about 1,608, with approximately 805 males and 803 females. The sex ratio is around 997 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 150 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 201 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 112. The overall literacy rate is approximately 83.46%, with male literacy at about 85.22% and female literacy near 81.69%. There are around 381 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Balah's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Balah

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

Nearby Villages of Balah

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Balah