Balgaon
Balgaon is a village located in Gogaon tehsil of Khargone district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 32km away from sub-district headquarter Gogaon (tehsildar office) and 17km away from district headquarter Khargone. As per 2009 stats, Balgaon village is also a gram panchayat.
Balgaon has its own place in the vibrant Khargone 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 477661. The village spans a total geographical area of 445.17 hectares. Khargone is nearest town to Balgaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km 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 Bhagwanpura 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 |
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Total Population | 596 | 289 | 307 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 74 | 37 | 37 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 193 | 89 | 104 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 274 | 137 | 137 |
Literate Population | 366 | 198 | 168 |
Illiterate Population | 230 | 91 | 139 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Balgaon village:
- The total population of Balgaon village is around 596, including approximately 289 males and 307 females, with a sex ratio of 1062 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 74 children aged 0–6 years in Balgaon village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Balgaon village has 193 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 274 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Balgaon village is about 61.41%, with male literacy at 68.51% and female literacy at 54.72%.
- There are around 137 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) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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 Gogaon Tehsil, within the Khargone 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 596, with 289 males and 307 females.
- How many households are there in Balgaon as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Balgaon village has a total of 137 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Balgaon as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Balgaon is 61.41%. The male literacy rate is 68.51%, while the female literacy rate is 54.72%.