Balag
About Balag
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Balag village is 025267. Balag village is located in Theog tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 68km away from district headquarter Theog. Theog is the sub-district headquarter of Balag village. As per 2009 stats, Balag village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 31.93 hectares. Balag has a total population of 281 peoples, out of which male population is 138 while female population is 143. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1036 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of balag village is 79.00% out of which 86.23% males and 72.03% females are literate. There are about 58 houses in balag village. Pincode of balag village locality is 171226.
When it comes to administration, Balag 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, Balag village comes under Theog Vidhan Sabha constituency & Shimla Lok Sabha constituency. Theog is nearest town to balag village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Balag
The population details of Balag cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 281 | 138 | 143 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 25 | 14 | 11 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 31 | 15 | 16 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 222 | 119 | 103 |
| Illiterate Population | 59 | 19 | 40 |
Connectivity of Balag
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Balag
Where is Balag located?
Balag village is situated in Theog Tehsil, within the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Balag?
Balag serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Balag?
The pincode of Balag is 171226, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Balag as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Balag is 281, with 138 males and 143 females.
How many households are there in Balag as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Balag village has a total of 58 households.
What is the literacy rate in Balag as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Balag is 79.00%. The male literacy rate is 86.23%, while the female literacy rate is 72.03%.