Balade - Shirpur, Dhule

Balade is a village situated in the Shirpur tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirpur and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Balde serves as the Village Panchayat for Balade village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balade is 526057. The village covers a total geographical area of 331.55 hectares and falls under the 425405 pincode. Shirpur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Balade village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Balade

According to the 2011 Census, Balade village had a total population of 1,821 people, including 982 males and 839 females, living in 376 households. The sex ratio was 854 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.44%, with male literacy at 86.76% and female literacy at 73.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 398.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Balade

Balade is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Balade

Public transport in the Balade is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sindkheda, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shirpur to Balade is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Balade is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balade

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Balade village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Balade

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Balade village are given below:

FAQs about Balade