Balsa

Balsa is a village located in Rampurhat Ii subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14.9km away from sub-district headquarter Margram. Suri is the district headquarter of Balsa village. As per 2009 stats, Dunigram is the gram panchayat of Balsa village.

Balsa has its own place in the vibrant Birbhum region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Balsa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balsa is 316476. The village spans a total geographical area of 389.78 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731241. Rampurhat is nearest town to Balsa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

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Population of Balsa

Below is a concise population overview of Balsa as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,312 668 644
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 177 84 93
Scheduled Castes (SC) 934 480 454
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 723 411 312
Illiterate Population 589 257 332

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Balsa village:

  • The total population of Balsa village is around 1,312, including approximately 668 males and 644 females, with a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 177 children aged 0–6 years in Balsa village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Balsa village has 934 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Balsa village is about 55.11%, with male literacy at 61.53% and female literacy at 48.45%.
  • There are around 383 households in Balsa village.

Connectivity of Balsa

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Balsa

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

Bara Karttik Chungri Baje Bujung Chandpara Shrikrishnapur Dunigram Purbba Gopalpur Motain Madhupur Shilgram Kamra Harirampur

Frequently Asked Questions about Balsa

Where is Balsa located?
Balsa village is situated in Rampurhat Ii Subdivision, within the Birbhum district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Balsa?
The Gram Panchayat of Balsa is Dunigram (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Balsa?
The pincode of Balsa is 731241, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Balsa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Balsa is 1,312, with 668 males and 644 females.
How many households are there in Balsa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Balsa village has a total of 383 households.
What is the literacy rate in Balsa as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Balsa is 55.11%. The male literacy rate is 61.53%, while the female literacy rate is 48.45%.