Balacola1 - Kundah, The Nilgiris
Balacola1 is a village situated in the Kundah taluka of The Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundah and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Udhagamandalam. Balacola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balacola1 village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Balacola1 is 635119. The village covers a total geographical area of 3101.58 hectares and falls under the 643218 pincode. Bikkatty is the nearest town.
Balacola1 village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Udhagamandalam Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nilgiris Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Balacola1
As per Census 2011, Balacola1 village has a total population of 13,622 people, consisting of 6,515 males and 7,107 females. The village has 4,097 households and a sex ratio of 1,090 females per 1,000 males. There are 871 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 10,923 literate and 2,699 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4,253 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 55 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Balacola1 are given below:
| Category | 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 |
Nearby Villages of Balacola1
Balacola1 is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Balacola1
Balacola1 is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Udhagamandalam to Balacola1 is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Balacola1
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Balacola1 village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Balacola1
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Balacola1 village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Balacola1
Where is Balacola1 located?
Balacola1 village is located in Kundah Taluka, The Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Balacola1?
The Gram Panchayat of Balacola1 is Balacola.
What is the pincode of Balacola1?
The pincode of Balacola1 is 643218.
What is the population of Balacola1?
Balacola1 has a total population of 13,622, including 6,515 males and 7,107 females.
How many households are there in Balacola1?
There are 4,097 households in Balacola1.
What is the literacy rate in Balacola1?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balacola1 is 80.19%. Male literacy is 86.46% and female literacy is 74.43%.