Balaspur

Balaspur is a village located in Garhshankar tehsil of Hoshiarpur district in Punjab, India. It is situated 26km away from sub-district headquarter Garhshankar (tehsildar office) and 20km away from district headquarter Hoshiarpur. As per 2009 stats, Bilaspur is the gram panchayat of Balaspur village.

Balaspur has its own place in the vibrant Hoshiarpur 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 Balaspur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balaspur is 031823. The village spans a total geographical area of 106 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 146101. Mahilpur is nearest town to Balaspur village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Balaspur

Below is a concise population overview of Balaspur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 755 380 375
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 61 26 35
Scheduled Castes (SC) 333 166 167
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 607 326 281
Illiterate Population 148 54 94

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Balaspur village:

  • The total population of Balaspur village is around 755, including approximately 380 males and 375 females, with a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 61 children aged 0–6 years in Balaspur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Balaspur village has 333 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Balaspur village is about 80.40%, with male literacy at 85.79% and female literacy at 74.93%.
  • There are around 165 households in Balaspur village.

Connectivity of Balaspur

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Balaspur

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

Marula Taulian Nauneetpur Subhanpur Kammowal Bambeli Mukho Mazara Surapur Benewal Chanthu Brahmanan Singhpur

Frequently Asked Questions about Balaspur

Where is Balaspur located?
Balaspur village is situated in Garhshankar Tehsil, within the Hoshiarpur district of Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Balaspur?
The Gram Panchayat of Balaspur is Bilaspur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Balaspur?
The pincode of Balaspur is 146101, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Balaspur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Balaspur is 755, with 380 males and 375 females.
How many households are there in Balaspur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Balaspur village has a total of 165 households.
What is the literacy rate in Balaspur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Balaspur is 80.40%. The male literacy rate is 85.79%, while the female literacy rate is 74.93%.