Bali Chowki Village Overview
Bali Chowki is a village in Bali Chowki tehsil of Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh. It lies about 50 km from Mandi district headquarters. Bali Chowki is the tehsil headquarters. As per available records (2009), Balichowki Srj is the Gram Panchayat for Bali Chowki village.
The sections below provide essential information about Bali Chowki village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bali Chowki is 014991. The village covers a geographical area of 89.88 hectares and has a pincode of 175106. Mandi is the nearest town.
Bali Chowki village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Seraj Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Mandi Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Bali Chowki
Population & Demographics of Bali Chowki
This section provides population and demographic details of Bali Chowki village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,045 | 521 | 524 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 116 | 53 | 63 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 278 | 133 | 145 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | N/A | 1 |
| Literate Population | 795 | 431 | 364 |
| Illiterate Population | 250 | 90 | 160 |
Key population details of Bali Chowki village are given below:
- Bali Chowki village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,045, including approximately 521 males and 524 females, with a sex ratio of 1005 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 278 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Bali Chowki village is high, with a literacy rate of about 76.08%.
- There are around 263 households in Bali Chowki village.
Transport & Connectivity of Bali Chowki
Transport facilities help residents of Bali Chowki village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| 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 Bali Chowki
The following villages are located close to Bali Chowki and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bali Chowki
- Where is Bali Chowki located?
- Bali Chowki village is located in Bali Chowki Tehsil, Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Bali Chowki?
- The Gram Panchayat of Bali Chowki is Balichowki Srj (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Bali Chowki?
- The pincode of Bali Chowki is 175106.
- What is the population of Bali Chowki?
- Bali Chowki has a total population of 1,045, including 521 males and 524 females.
- How many households are there in Bali Chowki?
- There are 263 households in Bali Chowki.
- What is the literacy rate in Bali Chowki?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bali Chowki is 76.08%. Male literacy is 82.73% and female literacy is 69.47%.