Balma
About Balma
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Balma village is 043965. Balma village is located in Tehri tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Tehri (tehsildar office) and 10km away from district headquarter New Tehri. As per 2009 stats, Balma village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 80.98 hectares. Balma has a total population of 244 peoples, out of which male population is 108 while female population is 136. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1259 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of balma village is 66.80% out of which 75.93% males and 59.56% females are literate. There are about 58 houses in balma village. Pincode of balma village locality is 249130.
When it comes to administration, Balma village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Balma village comes under Tehri Vidhan Sabha constituency & Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency. Chamba is nearest town to balma village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 31km away.
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Population of Balma
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 244 | 108 | 136 |
| Children (0-6) | 32 | 22 | 10 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 112 | 62 | 50 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 163 | 82 | 81 |
| Illiterate Population | 81 | 26 | 55 |
Connectivity of Balma
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Balma
Where is Balma located?
Balma village is situated in Tehri Tehsil, within the Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Balma?
Balma serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Balma?
The pincode of Balma is 249130, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Balma as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Balma is 244, with 108 males and 136 females.
How many households are there in Balma as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Balma village has a total of 58 households.
What is the literacy rate in Balma as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Balma is 66.80%. The male literacy rate is 75.93%, while the female literacy rate is 59.56%.