Balaitanr - Baghmara-Cum-Katras, Dhanbad

Balaitanr is a village situated in the Baghmara-Cum-Katras subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baghmara and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Dhawachita serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balaitanr village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balaitanr is 361479. The village covers a total geographical area of 225.95 hectares and falls under the 828103 pincode. Dhanbad is the nearest town.

Balaitanr village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baghmara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Giridih Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balaitanr

According to the 2011 Census, Balaitanr village had a total population of 809 people, including 376 males and 433 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 1,152 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.76%, with male literacy at 65.45% and female literacy at 34.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 142, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 632.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Balaitanr

Balaitanr is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Balaitanr

Balaitanr is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tetulmari, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Balaitanr is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balaitanr

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Balaitanr village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Balaitanr

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Balaitanr village are given below:

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