Balikhun

Balikhun is a village located in Gangajalghati subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 12.5km away from sub-district headquarter Amarkanan. Bankura is the district headquarter of Balikhun village. As per 2009 stats, Lachhmanpur is the gram panchayat of Balikhun village.

Here you can discover what makes Balikhun unique in its vibrant Gangajalghati-Bankura region. You’ll see Balikhun’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 Balikhun

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balikhun is 326248. The village spans a total geographical area of 333.06 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722133. Raniganj is nearest town to Balikhun village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

When it comes to local governance, Balikhun 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 Saltora Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bankura Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Balikhun

Population of Balikhun

According to the 2011 Census, Balikhun has a total population of about 506, with approximately 254 males and 252 females. The sex ratio is around 992 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 68 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 116 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 255. The overall literacy rate is approximately 45.85%, with male literacy at about 57.87% and female literacy near 33.73%. There are around 99 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Balikhun's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Balikhun

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

Nearby Villages of Balikhun

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Balikhun