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 Halqa 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
According to the 2011 Census, Balshama village had a total population of 1,757 people, including 928 males and 829 females, living in 409 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.46%, with male literacy at 80.65% and female literacy at 65.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 200, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 82.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| 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 Halqa Panchayat of Balshama?
Balshama is its own Halqa Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Balshama?
The pincode of Balshama is 185152.
What is the population of Balshama?
Balshama had a total population of 1,757, including 928 males and 829 females.
How many households are there in Balshama?
Balshama had 409 households.
What is the literacy rate in Balshama?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balshama was 73.46%. Male literacy was 80.65% and female literacy was 65.53%.