Balkhera
About Balkhera
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Balkhera village is 056205. Balkhera village is located in Sitarganj tehsil of Udham Singh Nagar district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Sitarganj (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Rudrapur. As per 2009 stats, Balkhera village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 287.62 hectares. Balkhera has a total population of 1,170 peoples, out of which male population is 588 while female population is 582. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 989 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of balkhera village is 69.91% out of which 77.21% males and 62.54% females are literate. There are about 218 houses in balkhera village. Pincode of balkhera village locality is 262311.
When it comes to administration, Balkhera 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, Balkhera village comes under Nanak matta Vidhan Sabha constituency & Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar Lok Sabha constituency. Sitarganj is nearest town to balkhera village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.
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Population of Balkhera
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,170 | 588 | 582 |
| Literate Population | 818 | 454 | 364 |
| Illiterate Population | 352 | 134 | 218 |
Connectivity of Balkhera
| 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 Balkhera
Where is Balkhera located?
Balkhera village is situated in Sitarganj Tehsil, within the Udham Singh Nagar district of Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Balkhera?
Balkhera serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Balkhera?
The pincode of Balkhera is 262311, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Balkhera as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Balkhera is 1,170, with 588 males and 582 females.
How many households are there in Balkhera as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Balkhera village has a total of 218 households.
What is the literacy rate in Balkhera as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Balkhera is 69.91%. The male literacy rate is 77.21%, while the female literacy rate is 62.54%.