Balwa

Block / Subdivision Jarmundi
District Dumka
State Jharkhand

About Balwa

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Balwa village is 369796. Balwa village is located in Jarmundi subdivision of Dumka district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Jarmundi (tehsildar office) and 41km away from district headquarter Dumka. As per 2009 stats, Barmasia is the gram panchayat of Balwa village.

The total geographical area of village is 43.77 hectares. Balwa has a total population of 314 peoples, out of which male population is 144 while female population is 170. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1180 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of balwa village is 32.48% out of which 41.67% males and 24.71% females are literate. There are about 64 houses in balwa village. Pincode of balwa village locality is 814120.

Dumka is nearest town to balwa village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Balwa

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 314 144 170
Literate Population 102 60 42
Illiterate Population 212 84 128

Connectivity of Balwa

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Balwa

Frequently Asked Questions about Balwa

Where is Balwa located?

Balwa village is situated in Jarmundi Subdivision, within the Dumka district of Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Balwa?

The Gram Panchayat of Balwa is Barmasia (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Balwa?

The pincode of Balwa is 814120, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Balwa as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Balwa is 314, with 144 males and 170 females.

How many households are there in Balwa as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Balwa village has a total of 64 households.

What is the literacy rate in Balwa as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Balwa is 32.48%. The male literacy rate is 41.67%, while the female literacy rate is 24.71%.