Balyaoo - Thal, Pithoragarh

Balyaoo is a village situated in the Thal tehsil of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 44 km from Berinag and around 68 km from Pithoragarh. Balyau serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balyaoo village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balyaoo is 049580. The village covers a total geographical area of 157.75 hectares and falls under the 262552 pincode. Didihat is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

Balyaoo 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 Gangolihat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balyaoo

According to the 2011 Census, Balyaoo village had a total population of 136 people, including 52 males and 84 females, living in 40 households. The sex ratio was 1,615 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.75%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 53.25%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1365284
Child Population (0–6 yrs)17107
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population834241
Illiterate Population531043

Nearby Villages of Balyaoo

Balyaoo is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Balyaoo

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Balyaoo.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Didihat to Balyaoo is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pithoragarh to Balyaoo is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balyaoo

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Balyaoo

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Balyaoo

Where is Balyaoo located?

Balyaoo village is located in Thal Tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Balyaoo?

The Gram Panchayat of Balyaoo is Balyau.

What is the pincode of Balyaoo?

The pincode of Balyaoo is 262552.

What is the population of Balyaoo?

Balyaoo had a total population of 136, including 52 males and 84 females.

How many households are there in Balyaoo?

Balyaoo had 40 households.

What is the literacy rate in Balyaoo?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balyaoo was 69.75%. Male literacy was 100.00% and female literacy was 53.25%.