Balangar

Balangar is a village located in Kandaghat tehsil of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 56km away from district headquarter Kandaghat. Kandaghat is the sub-district headquarter of Balangar village. As per 2009 stats, Jadhana is the gram panchayat of Balangar village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balangar is 022225. The village spans a total geographical area of 158.23 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173207. Arki is nearest town to Balangar village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Balangar 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 Solan 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 Balangar

Population of Balangar

According to the 2011 Census, Balangar has a total population of about 197, with approximately 103 males and 94 females. The sex ratio is around 912 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 12 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 52 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 79.70%, with male literacy at about 84.47% and female literacy near 74.47%. There are around 39 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Balangar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Balangar

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

Nearby Villages of Balangar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Balangar