Balshama - Sunderbani, Rajouri
Balshama is a village situated in the Sunderbani tehsil of Rajouri district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sunderbani and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Rajouri. Balshama village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Balshama is 001634. The village covers a total geographical area of 519.2 hectares and falls under the 185152 pincode. Sunderbani is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.
Balshama village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nowshera Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jammu Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Balshama
As per Census 2011, Balshama village has a total population of 1,757 people, consisting of 928 males and 829 females. The village has 409 households and a sex ratio of 893 females per 1,000 males. There are 280 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,085 literate and 672 illiterate residents. Additionally, 200 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 82 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Balshama are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,757 | 928 | 829 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 280 | 153 | 127 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 200 | 90 | 110 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 82 | 50 | 32 |
| Literate Population | 1,085 | 625 | 460 |
| Illiterate Population | 672 | 303 | 369 |
Nearby Villages of Balshama
Balshama is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Balshama
Balshama is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunderbani to Balshama is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajouri to Balshama is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Balshama
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Balshama village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Balshama
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Balshama village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Balshama
Where is Balshama located?
Balshama village is located in Sunderbani Tehsil, Rajouri district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Balshama?
Balshama is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Balshama?
The pincode of Balshama is 185152.
What is the population of Balshama?
Balshama has a total population of 1,757, including 928 males and 829 females.
How many households are there in Balshama?
There are 409 households in Balshama.
What is the literacy rate in Balshama?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balshama is 61.75%. Male literacy is 67.35% and female literacy is 55.49%.