Balat

Balat is a village located in Aurad taluka of Bidar district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 27km away from sub-district headquarter Aurad (tehsildar office) and 56km away from district headquarter Bidar. As per 2009 stats, Balat B is the gram panchayat of Balat village.

Here you can discover what makes Balat unique in its vibrant Aurad-Bidar region. You’ll see Balat’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 Balat

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balat is 600027. The village spans a total geographical area of 522.46 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 585436. Bhalki is nearest town to Balat village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 21km away.

When it comes to local governance, Balat 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 Balat

Population of Balat

According to the 2011 Census, Balat has a total population of about 1,244, with approximately 645 males and 599 females. The sex ratio is around 928 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 129 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 357 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 211. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.46%, with male literacy at about 78.45% and female literacy near 63.94%. There are around 249 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Balat's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Balat

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

Nearby Villages of Balat

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Balat