Balaggan

Balaggan is a village located in Ajnala tehsil of Amritsar district in Punjab, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Ajnala (tehsildar office) and 18km away from district headquarter Amritsar . As per 2009 stats, Balagan is the gram panchayat of Balaggan village.

Here you can discover what makes Balaggan unique in its vibrant Ajnala-Amritsar region. You’ll see Balaggan’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 Balaggan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balaggan is 037368. The village spans a total geographical area of 334 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 143101. Raja Sansi is nearest town to Balaggan village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Balaggan 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 Amritsar central Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Amritsar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Balaggan

Population of Balaggan

According to the 2011 Census, Balaggan has a total population of about 1,531, with approximately 808 males and 723 females. The sex ratio is around 894 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 177 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 776 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 53.23%, with male literacy at about 56.68% and female literacy near 49.38%. There are around 281 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Balaggan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Balaggan

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

Nearby Villages of Balaggan

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

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