Balidhum - Dharmanagar, North Tripura

Balidhum is a village situated in the Dharmanagar subdivision of North Tripura district, Tripura. It is located approximately 16 km from Panisagar and around 25 km from Kailasahar. Balidhum village is a designated Village Council.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balidhum is 272633. The village covers a total geographical area of 1738 hectares and falls under the 799254 pincode. Dharmanagar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Balidhum village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jubarajnagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tripura East Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balidhum

According to the 2011 Census, Balidhum village had a total population of 1,500 people, including 759 males and 741 females, living in 327 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.25%, with male literacy at 96.46% and female literacy at 93.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 146, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,329.

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

Nearby Villages of Balidhum

Balidhum 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 Balidhum

Balidhum is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dharmanagar, while the nearest airport is Kailashahar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharmanagar to Balidhum is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kailasahar to Balidhum is about 25 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 Balidhum

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

Health Facilities in Balidhum

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

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