Balion Village Overview
Balion is a village in Samrala tehsil of Ludhiana district, Punjab. It lies about 2 km from Samrala tehsil headquarters and around 37 km from Ludhiana district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Balion village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Balion 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 Balion is 033107. The village covers a geographical area of 470 hectares and has a pincode of 141417. Samrala is the nearest town.
Location Map of Balion
Population & Demographics of Balion
This section provides population and demographic details of Balion village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,338 | 699 | 639 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 113 | 58 | 55 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 303 | 165 | 138 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 971 | 529 | 442 |
| Illiterate Population | 367 | 170 | 197 |
Key population details of Balion village are given below:
- Balion village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,338, including approximately 699 males and 639 females, with a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 303 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Balion village is good, with a literacy rate of about 72.57%.
- There are around 248 households in Balion village.
Transport & Connectivity of Balion
Transport facilities help residents of Balion 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 village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Balion
The following villages are located close to Balion 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 Balion
- Where is Balion located?
- Balion village is located in Samrala Tehsil, Ludhiana district, Punjab, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Balion?
- Balion is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Balion?
- The pincode of Balion is 141417.
- What is the population of Balion?
- Balion has a total population of 1,338, including 699 males and 639 females.
- How many households are there in Balion?
- There are 248 households in Balion.
- What is the literacy rate in Balion?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balion is 72.57%. Male literacy is 75.68% and female literacy is 69.17%.