Balota

Balota is a village located in Krishangarh tehsil of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 52km away from district headquarter Kuthar. Kuthar is the sub-district headquarter of Balota village. As per 2009 stats, Goela is the gram panchayat of Balota village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balota is 021283. The village spans a total geographical area of 52.38 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173206. Solan is nearest town to Balota village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Balota 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 Doon 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 Balota

Population of Balota

According to the 2011 Census, Balota has a total population of about 154, with approximately 78 males and 76 females. The sex ratio is around 974 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 15 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 14 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 78.57%, with male literacy at about 87.18% and female literacy near 69.74%. There are around 23 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Balota's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Balota

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

Nearby Villages of Balota

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Balota