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 Gram Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Balehi village had a total population of 1,689 people, including 897 males and 792 females, living in 260 households. The sex ratio was 883 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.54%, with male literacy at 50.56% and female literacy at 29.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Balehi