Balgaon
Balgaon is a village located in Thikri tehsil of Barwani district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Thikri (tehsildar office) and 42km away from district headquarter Barwani. As per 2009 stats, Balgaon village is also a gram panchayat.
Balgaon has its own place in the vibrant Barwani region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Balgaon
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balgaon is 478218. The village spans a total geographical area of 465.51 hectares. Anjad is nearest town to Balgaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 27km away.
When it comes to local governance, Balgaon 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 Rajpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Khargone Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Balgaon
Population of Balgaon
Below is a concise population overview of Balgaon as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 849 | 419 | 430 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 97 | 55 | 42 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 62 | 25 | 37 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 776 | 389 | 387 |
| Literate Population | 503 | 306 | 197 |
| Illiterate Population | 346 | 113 | 233 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Balgaon village:
- The total population of Balgaon village is around 849, including approximately 419 males and 430 females, with a sex ratio of 1026 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 97 children aged 0–6 years in Balgaon village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Balgaon village has 62 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 776 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Balgaon village is about 59.25%, with male literacy at 73.03% and female literacy at 45.81%.
- There are around 204 households in Balgaon village.
Connectivity of Balgaon
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Balgaon. As per the 2011 stats, Balgaon had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available |
Nearby Villages of Balgaon
Knowing the nearby villages of Balgaon helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Balgaon.
Frequently Asked Questions about Balgaon
- Where is Balgaon located?
- Balgaon village is situated in Thikri Tehsil, within the Barwani district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Balgaon?
- Balgaon serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the population of Balgaon as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Balgaon is 849, with 419 males and 430 females.
- How many households are there in Balgaon as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Balgaon village has a total of 204 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Balgaon as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Balgaon is 59.25%. The male literacy rate is 73.03%, while the female literacy rate is 45.81%.