Balion - Samrala, Ludhiana

Balion is a village situated in the Samrala tehsil of Ludhiana district, Punjab. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Samrala and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Ludhiana. Balion village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balion is 033107. The village covers a total geographical area of 470 hectares and falls under the 141114 pincode. Samrala is the nearest town.

Balion village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Samrala Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Fatehgarh Sahib Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balion

According to the 2011 Census, Balion village had a total population of 1,338 people, including 699 males and 639 females, living in 248 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.27%, with male literacy at 82.53% and female literacy at 75.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 303.

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

Nearby Villages of Balion

Balion 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 Balion

Balion is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Samrala, while the nearest airport is Ludhiana Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ludhiana to Balion is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balion

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

Health Facilities in Balion

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

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