Balamau - Sandila, Hardoi

Balamau is a village situated in the Sandila tehsil of Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sandila and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Hardoi. Balamu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balamau village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balamau is 140882. The village covers a total geographical area of 701.35 hectares and falls under the 241126 pincode. Kachona is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Balamau 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 Balamau Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Misrikh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balamau

According to the 2011 Census, Balamau village had a total population of 4,749 people, including 2,524 males and 2,225 females, living in 1,022 households. The sex ratio was 882 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.30%, with male literacy at 85.56% and female literacy at 67.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 993.

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

Nearby Villages of Balamau

Balamau 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 Balamau

Balamau is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghausganj, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kachona to Balamau is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hardoi to Balamau is about 43 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 Balamau

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

Health Facilities in Balamau

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

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