Balsunda

Balsunda is a village located in Sainthia subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 18.6km away from sub-district headquarter Ahmadpur. Suri is the district headquarter of Balsunda village. As per 2009 stats, Banagram is the gram panchayat of Balsunda village.

Here you can discover what makes Balsunda unique in its vibrant Sainthia-Birbhum region. You’ll see Balsunda’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 Balsunda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balsunda is 317310. The village spans a total geographical area of 218.1 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731234. Sainthia is nearest town to Balsunda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

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

Google Map of Balsunda

Population of Balsunda

According to the 2011 Census, Balsunda has a total population of about 2,840, with approximately 1,494 males and 1,346 females. The sex ratio is around 900 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 239 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 701 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 141. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.51%, with male literacy at about 77.84% and female literacy near 64.49%. There are around 675 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Balsunda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Balsunda

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

Nearby Villages of Balsunda

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Balsunda