Balehi - Meerganj, Bareilly

Balehi is a village situated in the Meerganj tehsil of Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meerganj and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bareilly. Balehi Pahadpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balehi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balehi is 129675. The village covers a total geographical area of 306.1 hectares and falls under the 243505 pincode. Bareilly is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Balehi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Meerganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bareilly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balehi

As per Census 2011, Balehi village has a total population of 1,689 people, consisting of 897 males and 792 females. The village has 260 households and a sex ratio of 882 females per 1,000 males. There are 347 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 544 literate and 1,145 illiterate residents. Additionally, 33 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,689897792
Child Population (0–6 yrs)347183164
Scheduled Castes (SC)331518
Literate Population544361183
Illiterate Population1,145536609

Nearby Villages of Balehi

Balehi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PaharpurSouth-West1.09 km
Mandwa BanshipurNorth-East1.36 km
SaijanaWest1.97 km
SukaliSouth-East2.22 km
NarkheraSouth2.44 km
SangrampurNorth-West2.74 km
ParchaiNorth2.77 km
Thiria KalyanpurNorth2.97 km
Bakenia BirpurNorth-East3.29 km
NarelirasulpurSouth-East3.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Balehi

Balehi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nagaria Sadat, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bareilly to Balehi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balehi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Balehi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Balehi

Where is Balehi located?

Balehi village is located in Meerganj Tehsil, Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Balehi?

The Gram Panchayat of Balehi is Balehi Pahadpur.

What is the pincode of Balehi?

The pincode of Balehi is 243505.

What is the population of Balehi?

Balehi has a total population of 1,689, including 897 males and 792 females.

How many households are there in Balehi?

There are 260 households in Balehi.

What is the literacy rate in Balehi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balehi is 32.21%. Male literacy is 40.25% and female literacy is 23.11%.