Balahra

Balahra is a village located in Khundian tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 74km away from district headquarter Khundian. Khundian is the sub-district headquarter of Balahra village. As per 2009 stats, Nahlian is the gram panchayat of Balahra village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balahra is 011030. The village spans a total geographical area of 159.86 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176098. Jawalamukhi is nearest town to Balahra village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Balahra 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 Jawalamukhi 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 Balahra

Population of Balahra

According to the 2011 Census, Balahra has a total population of about 265, with approximately 120 males and 145 females. The sex ratio is around 1208 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 24 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 81.13%, with male literacy at about 86.67% and female literacy near 76.55%. There are around 63 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Balahra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Balahra

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

Nearby Villages of Balahra

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

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