Balera

Balera is a village located in Arki tehsil of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 85km away from district headquarter Arki. Arki is the sub-district headquarter of Balera village. As per 2009 stats, Balera village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Balera unique in its vibrant Arki-Solan region. You’ll see Balera’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 Balera

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balera is 020122. The village spans a total geographical area of 71 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173221. Arki is nearest town to Balera village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Balera

Population of Balera

According to the 2011 Census, Balera has a total population of about 289, with approximately 149 males and 140 females. The sex ratio is around 939 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 22 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 170 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 77.85%, with male literacy at about 83.89% and female literacy near 71.43%. There are around 59 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Balera's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Balera

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

Nearby Villages of Balera

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Balera