Bala Gad

Bala Gad is a village located in Banjar tehsil of Kullu district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 55km away from district headquarter Banjar. Banjar is the sub-district headquarter of Bala Gad village. As per 2009 stats, Shikari Ghat is the gram panchayat of Bala Gad village.

Here you can discover what makes Bala Gad unique in its vibrant Banjar-Kullu region. You’ll see Bala Gad’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 Bala Gad

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bala Gad is 012923. The village spans a total geographical area of 460 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 175123. Banjar is nearest town to Bala Gad village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Bala Gad

Population of Bala Gad

According to the 2011 Census, Bala Gad has a total population of about 3,006, with approximately 1,538 males and 1,468 females. The sex ratio is around 954 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 357 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 776 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 76.51%, with male literacy at about 81.99% and female literacy near 70.78%. There are around 620 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bala Gad's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bala Gad

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

Nearby Villages of Bala Gad

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

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