Balamgarh Village Overview
Balamgarh is a village in Dhuri tehsil of Sangrur district, Punjab. It lies about 7 km from Dhuri tehsil headquarters and around 22 km from Sangrur district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Balamgarh village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Balamgarh 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 Balamgarh is 039634. The village covers a geographical area of 189 hectares and has a pincode of 148024. Dhuri is the nearest town.
Location Map of Balamgarh
Population & Demographics of Balamgarh
This section provides population and demographic details of Balamgarh village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 741 | 386 | 355 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 48 | 22 | 26 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 153 | 75 | 78 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 513 | 298 | 215 |
| Illiterate Population | 228 | 88 | 140 |
Key population details of Balamgarh village are given below:
- Balamgarh village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 741, including approximately 386 males and 355 females, with a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 153 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Balamgarh village is good, with a literacy rate of about 69.23%.
- There are around 145 households in Balamgarh village.
Transport & Connectivity of Balamgarh
Transport facilities help residents of Balamgarh 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 village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Balamgarh
The following villages are located close to Balamgarh 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 Balamgarh
- Where is Balamgarh located?
- Balamgarh village is located in Dhuri Tehsil, Sangrur district, Punjab, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Balamgarh?
- Balamgarh is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Balamgarh?
- The pincode of Balamgarh is 148024.
- What is the population of Balamgarh?
- Balamgarh has a total population of 741, including 386 males and 355 females.
- How many households are there in Balamgarh?
- There are 145 households in Balamgarh.
- What is the literacy rate in Balamgarh?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balamgarh is 69.23%. Male literacy is 77.20% and female literacy is 60.56%.