Baluwa - Sakaldiha, Chandauli

Baluwa is a village situated in the Sakaldiha tehsil of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakaldiha and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Chandauli. Baluwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baluwa is 206866. The village covers a total geographical area of 120.62 hectares and falls under the 232109 pincode. Chandauli is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Baluwa 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 Sakaldiha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandauli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Baluwa

According to the 2011 Census, Baluwa village had a total population of 1,617 people, including 879 males and 738 females, living in 231 households. The sex ratio was 840 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.87%, with male literacy at 85.60% and female literacy at 61.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 433, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 24.

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

Nearby Villages of Baluwa

Baluwa 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 Baluwa

Baluwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajawari, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandauli to Baluwa is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandauli to Baluwa is about 22 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 Baluwa

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

Health Facilities in Baluwa

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

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