Balacola Village Overview
Balacola is a village in Kundah tehsil of The Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu. It lies about 15 km from Kundah tehsil headquarters and around 20 km from Udhagamandalam district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Balacola village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Balacola 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 Balacola is 635119. The village covers a geographical area of 3101.58 hectares and has a pincode of 643003. Bikkatty is the nearest town.
Location Map of Balacola
Population & Demographics of Balacola
This section provides population and demographic details of Balacola village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,622 | 6,515 | 7,107 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 871 | 446 | 425 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 4,253 | 2,105 | 2,148 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 55 | 23 | 32 |
| Literate Population | 10,923 | 5,633 | 5,290 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,699 | 882 | 1,817 |
Key population details of Balacola village are given below:
- Balacola village is a densely populated village with a total population of around 13,622, including approximately 6,515 males and 7,107 females, with a sex ratio of 1090 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 4,253 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 55 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Balacola village is high, with a literacy rate of about 80.19%.
- There are around 4,097 households in Balacola village.
Transport & Connectivity of Balacola
Transport facilities help residents of Balacola 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 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Balacola
The following villages are located close to Balacola 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 Balacola
- Where is Balacola located?
- Balacola village is located in Kundah Taluka, The Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Balacola?
- Balacola is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Balacola?
- The pincode of Balacola is 643003.
- What is the population of Balacola?
- Balacola has a total population of 13,622, including 6,515 males and 7,107 females.
- How many households are there in Balacola?
- There are 4,097 households in Balacola.
- What is the literacy rate in Balacola?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balacola is 80.19%. Male literacy is 86.46% and female literacy is 74.43%.