Balala Village Overview
Balala is a village in Samrala tehsil of Ludhiana district, Punjab. It lies about 14 km from Samrala tehsil headquarters and around 8 km from Ludhiana district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Balala village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Balala village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Balala is 033121. The village covers a geographical area of 286 hectares and has a pincode of 141114. Samrala is the nearest town.
Location Map of Balala
Population & Demographics of Balala
This section provides population and demographic details of Balala village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,363 | 731 | 632 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 100 | 68 | 32 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 437 | 230 | 207 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,049 | 576 | 473 |
| Illiterate Population | 314 | 155 | 159 |
Key population details of Balala village are given below:
- Balala village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,363, including approximately 731 males and 632 females, with a sex ratio of 864 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 437 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Balala village is high, with a literacy rate of about 76.96%.
- There are around 292 households in Balala village.
Transport & Connectivity of Balala
Transport facilities help residents of Balala village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Balala
The following villages are located close to Balala and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Balala
- Where is Balala located?
- Balala village is located in Samrala Tehsil, Ludhiana district, Punjab, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Balala?
- Balala is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Balala?
- The pincode of Balala is 141114.
- What is the population of Balala?
- Balala has a total population of 1,363, including 731 males and 632 females.
- How many households are there in Balala?
- There are 292 households in Balala.
- What is the literacy rate in Balala?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balala is 76.96%. Male literacy is 78.80% and female literacy is 74.84%.