Baligaon

Baligaon is a village located in Gangolihat tehsil of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 4km away from sub-district headquarter Gangolihat (tehsildar office) and 76km away from district headquarter Pithoragarh. As per 2009 stats, Bali Gaon is the gram panchayat of Baligaon village.

Here you can discover what makes Baligaon unique in its vibrant Gangolihat-Pithoragarh region. You’ll see Baligaon’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Baligaon

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Baligaon is 050073. The village spans a total geographical area of 34.26 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 262522. Pithoragarh is nearest town to Baligaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 76km away.

When it comes to local governance, Baligaon village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gangolihat Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Almora Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Baligaon

Population of Baligaon

According to the 2011 Census, Baligaon has a total population of about 258, with approximately 129 males and 129 females. The sex ratio is around 1000 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 40 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 257 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 48.84%, with male literacy at about 52.71% and female literacy near 44.96%. There are around 41 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Baligaon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Baligaon

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Baligaon. As per the 2011 stats, Baligaon had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Baligaon

Knowing the nearby villages of Baligaon helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Baligaon.

Frequently Asked Questions about Baligaon