Balachak - Jakhania, Ghazipur

Balachak is a village situated in the Jakhania tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jakhanian and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Ghazipur. Burnpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balachak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balachak is 203988. The village covers a total geographical area of 20.56 hectares and falls under the 275204 pincode. Sadat is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Balachak

As per Census 2011, Balachak village has a total population of 74 people, consisting of 38 males and 36 females. The village has 9 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 12 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 34 literate and 40 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population743836
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1275
Literate Population341915
Illiterate Population401921

Nearby Villages of Balachak

Balachak 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)
BurnpurNorth-East0.65 km
SavasSouth-West1.18 km
SonbarsaEast1.68 km
SardarpurWest1.83 km
SadatNorth-East1.89 km
Baravan KalanSouth2.15 km
SesukaparNorth-West2.32 km
Mohan ChakEast2.34 km
ChaksdurNorth2.35 km
Paharpur KhurdSouth-East2.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Balachak

Balachak is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sadat, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sadat to Balachak is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ghazipur to Balachak is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balachak

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Balachak

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Balachak

Where is Balachak located?

Balachak village is located in Jakhania Tehsil, Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Balachak?

The Gram Panchayat of Balachak is Burnpur.

What is the pincode of Balachak?

The pincode of Balachak is 275204.

What is the population of Balachak?

Balachak has a total population of 74, including 38 males and 36 females.

How many households are there in Balachak?

There are 9 households in Balachak.

What is the literacy rate in Balachak?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balachak is 45.95%. Male literacy is 50.00% and female literacy is 41.67%.