Balah

Balah is a village located in Ranbir Singh Pora tehsil of Jammu district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter R.s.pora (tehsildar office) and 25km away from district headquarter Jammu. As per 2009 stats, Maggowali is the gram panchayat of Balah village.

Here you can discover what makes Balah unique in its vibrant Ranbir Singh Pora-Jammu region. You’ll see Balah’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 Balah

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balah is 006114. The village spans a total geographical area of 181.7 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 181111. R.as.pora is nearest town to Balah village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 7km away.

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

Google Map of Balah

Population of Balah

According to the 2011 Census, Balah has a total population of about 768, with approximately 381 males and 387 females. The sex ratio is around 1015 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 88 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 48 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 29. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.18%, with male literacy at about 73.75% and female literacy near 66.67%. There are around 160 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Balah's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Balah

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

Nearby Villages of Balah

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Balah