Balwar

Block / Tehsil Jawali
District Kangra

About Balwar

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Balwar village is 009099. Balwar village is 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 Balwar village. As per 2009 stats, Khoti Banda is the gram panchayat of Balwar village.

The total geographical area of village is 98.73 hectares. Balwar has a total population of 75 peoples, out of which male population is 45 while female population is 30. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 666 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of balwar village is 77.33% out of which 82.22% males and 70.00% females are literate. There are about 17 houses in balwar village. Pincode of balwar village locality is 176205.

When it comes to administration, Balwar village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Balwar village comes under Jawali Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kangra Lok Sabha constituency. Nurpur is nearest town to balwar village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Balwar

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 75 45 30
Literate Population 58 37 21
Illiterate Population 17 8 9

Connectivity of Balwar

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Balwar

Frequently Asked Questions about Balwar

Where is Balwar located?

Balwar village is situated in Jawali Tehsil, within the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Balwar?

The Gram Panchayat of Balwar is Khoti Banda (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Balwar?

The pincode of Balwar is 176205, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Balwar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Balwar is 75, with 45 males and 30 females.

How many households are there in Balwar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Balwar village has a total of 17 households.

What is the literacy rate in Balwar as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Balwar is 77.33%. The male literacy rate is 82.22%, while the female literacy rate is 70.00%.