Balaahr Village Overview
Balaahr is a village in Hiranagar tehsil of Kathua district, Jammu & Kashmir. It lies about 8 km from Hiranagar tehsil headquarters and around 22 km from Kathua district headquarters.
The sections below provide essential information about Balaahr village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Balaahr is 002002. The village covers a geographical area of 126 hectares and has a pincode of 184144. Hiranagar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Location Map of Balaahr
Population & Demographics of Balaahr
This section provides population and demographic details of Balaahr village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 604 | 306 | 298 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 69 | 37 | 32 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 101 | 56 | 45 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 32 | 14 | 18 |
| Literate Population | 443 | 237 | 206 |
| Illiterate Population | 161 | 69 | 92 |
Key population details of Balaahr village are given below:
- Balaahr village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 604, including approximately 306 males and 298 females, with a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 101 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 32 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Balaahr village is good, with a literacy rate of about 73.34%.
- There are around 128 households in Balaahr village.
Transport & Connectivity of Balaahr
Transport facilities help residents of Balaahr village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Balaahr
The following villages are located close to Balaahr and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Balaahr
- Where is Balaahr located?
- Balaahr village is located in Hiranagar Tehsil, Kathua district, Jammu & Kashmir, India.
- What is the pincode of Balaahr?
- The pincode of Balaahr is 184144.
- What is the population of Balaahr?
- Balaahr has a total population of 604, including 306 males and 298 females.
- How many households are there in Balaahr?
- There are 128 households in Balaahr.
- What is the literacy rate in Balaahr?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balaahr is 73.34%. Male literacy is 77.45% and female literacy is 69.13%.