Ballayn - Charkhari, Mahoba

Ballayn is a village situated in the Charkhari tehsil of Mahoba district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Charkhari and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Mahoba. Ballayn village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ballayn is 154572. The village covers a total geographical area of 832.98 hectares and falls under the 210421 pincode. Charkhari is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Ballayn

According to the 2011 Census, Ballayn village had a total population of 809 people, including 421 males and 388 females, living in 161 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.87%, with male literacy at 70.29% and female literacy at 39.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 113.

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

Nearby Villages of Ballayn

Ballayn 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 Ballayn

Ballayn is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Charkhari Road, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Charkhari to Ballayn is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahoba to Ballayn is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ballayn

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

Health Facilities in Ballayn

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

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