Balsanda - Chamkaur Sahib, Rupnagar

Balsanda is a village situated in the Chamkaur Sahib tehsil of Rupnagar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chamkaur Sahib and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Rupnagar. Balasanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balsanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balsanda is 038879. The village covers a total geographical area of 473 hectares and falls under the 140112 pincode. Chamkaur Sahib is the nearest town.

Balsanda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the S.a.s.nagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Anandpur Sahib Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balsanda

As per Census 2011, Balsanda village has a total population of 1,327 people, consisting of 700 males and 627 females. The village has 235 households and a sex ratio of 895 females per 1,000 males. There are 151 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 957 literate and 370 illiterate residents. Additionally, 450 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Balsanda are given below:

Nearby Villages of Balsanda

Balsanda 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 Balsanda

Public transport in the Balsanda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Minapur, while the nearest airport is Chandigarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Rupnagar to Balsanda is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balsanda

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

Health Facilities in Balsanda

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

FAQs about Balsanda