Balu

Block / Subdivision Kanke
District Ranchi
State Jharkhand

About Balu

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Balu village is 373490. Balu village is located in Kanke subdivision of Ranchi district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Kanke (tehsildar office) and 15km away from district headquarter Ranchi. As per 2009 stats, Kokdoro is the gram panchayat of Balu village.

The total geographical area of village is 217.05 hectares. Balu has a total population of 1,100 peoples, out of which male population is 578 while female population is 522. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 903 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of balu village is 70.36% out of which 78.20% males and 61.69% females are literate. There are about 217 houses in balu village. Pincode of balu village locality is 834006.

When it comes to administration, Balu village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Balu village comes under Kanke Vidhan Sabha constituency & Ranchi Lok Sabha constituency. Kanke is nearest town to balu village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Balu

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,100 578 522
Literate Population 774 452 322
Illiterate Population 326 126 200

Connectivity of Balu

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

Nearby Villages of Balu

Frequently Asked Questions about Balu

Where is Balu located?

Balu village is situated in Kanke Subdivision, within the Ranchi district of Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Balu?

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

What is the pincode of Balu?

The pincode of Balu is 834006, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

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

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Balu is 1,100, with 578 males and 522 females.

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

As per the 2011 Census, Balu village has a total of 217 households.

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

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Balu is 70.36%. The male literacy rate is 78.20%, while the female literacy rate is 61.69%.