Bhaluwai Village Overview
Bhaluwai is a village in Dhanwar tehsil of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It lies about 8 km from Dhanwar tehsil headquarters and around 70 km from Giridih district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Giridih is the Gram Panchayat for Bhaluwai village.
The sections below provide essential information about Bhaluwai 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 Bhaluwai is 350952. The village covers a geographical area of 84.61 hectares and has a pincode of 825412. Dhanwar is the nearest town.
Bhaluwai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanwar Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Kodarma Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Bhaluwai
Population & Demographics of Bhaluwai
This section provides population and demographic details of Bhaluwai village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 950 | 482 | 468 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 185 | 86 | 99 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 399 | 194 | 205 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Literate Population | 409 | 271 | 138 |
| Illiterate Population | 541 | 211 | 330 |
Key population details of Bhaluwai village are given below:
- Bhaluwai village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 950, including approximately 482 males and 468 females, with a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 399 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 2 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Bhaluwai village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 43.05%.
- There are around 146 households in Bhaluwai village.
Transport & Connectivity of Bhaluwai
Transport facilities help residents of Bhaluwai 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 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Bhaluwai
The following villages are located close to Bhaluwai 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 Bhaluwai
- Where is Bhaluwai located?
- Bhaluwai village is located in Dhanwar Subdivision, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Bhaluwai?
- The Gram Panchayat of Bhaluwai is Giridih (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Bhaluwai?
- The pincode of Bhaluwai is 825412.
- What is the population of Bhaluwai?
- Bhaluwai has a total population of 950, including 482 males and 468 females.
- How many households are there in Bhaluwai?
- There are 146 households in Bhaluwai.
- What is the literacy rate in Bhaluwai?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhaluwai is 43.05%. Male literacy is 56.22% and female literacy is 29.49%.