Balsuan - Rajpura, Patiala

Balsuan is a village situated in the Rajpura tehsil of Patiala district, Punjab. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajpura and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Patiala. Balsuan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balsuan is 036994. The village covers a total geographical area of 169 hectares and falls under the 140402 pincode. Rajpura is the nearest town.

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

Population of Balsuan

According to the 2011 Census, Balsuan village had a total population of 752 people, including 403 males and 349 females, living in 153 households. The sex ratio was 866 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.82%, with male literacy at 81.28% and female literacy at 69.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 264.

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

Nearby Villages of Balsuan

Balsuan 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 Balsuan

Balsuan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sarai Banjara, while the nearest airport is Chandigarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Patiala to Balsuan is about 35 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 Balsuan

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

Health Facilities in Balsuan

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

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