Balgana Village Overview
Balgana is a village in Bhatar tehsil of Barddhaman district, West Bengal. It lies about 9.2 km from Bhatar tehsil headquarters. Barddhaman is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Nityanandapur is the Gram Panchayat for Balgana village.
The sections below provide essential information about Balgana village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Balgana is 319827. The village covers a geographical area of 901.37 hectares and has a pincode of 713407. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.
Location Map of Balgana
Population & Demographics of Balgana
This section provides population and demographic details of Balgana village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,203 | 3,717 | 3,486 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 832 | 419 | 413 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,179 | 600 | 579 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 352 | 167 | 185 |
| Literate Population | 4,505 | 2,467 | 2,038 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,698 | 1,250 | 1,448 |
Key population details of Balgana village are given below:
- Balgana village is a densely populated village with a total population of around 7,203, including approximately 3,717 males and 3,486 females, with a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 1,179 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 352 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Balgana village is good, with a literacy rate of about 62.54%.
- There are around 1,706 households in Balgana village.
Transport & Connectivity of Balgana
Transport facilities help residents of Balgana village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within village |
Nearby Villages of Balgana
The following villages are located close to Balgana and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Balgana
- Where is Balgana located?
- Balgana village is located in Bhatar Subdivision, Barddhaman district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Balgana?
- The Gram Panchayat of Balgana is Nityanandapur (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Balgana?
- The pincode of Balgana is 713407.
- What is the population of Balgana?
- Balgana has a total population of 7,203, including 3,717 males and 3,486 females.
- How many households are there in Balgana?
- There are 1,706 households in Balgana.
- What is the literacy rate in Balgana?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balgana is 62.54%. Male literacy is 66.37% and female literacy is 58.46%.