Balad

Balad is a village located in Aurad taluka of Bidar district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Aurad (tehsildar office) and 55km away from district headquarter Bidar. As per 2009 stats, Balat B is the gram panchayat of Balad village.

Here you can discover what makes Balad unique in its vibrant Aurad-Bidar region. You’ll see Balad’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Balad

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balad is 600026. The village spans a total geographical area of 652.41 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 585436. Bhalki is nearest town to Balad village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Balad village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Aurad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bidar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Balad

Population of Balad

According to the 2011 Census, Balad has a total population of about 1,252, with approximately 636 males and 616 females. The sex ratio is around 968 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 167 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 221 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 786. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.78%, with male literacy at about 72.17% and female literacy near 53.08%. There are around 226 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Balad's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Balad

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Balad. As per the 2011 stats, Balad had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Balad

Knowing the nearby villages of Balad helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Balad.

Frequently Asked Questions about Balad