Balakundi

Balakundi is a village located in Dinhata I subdivision of Koch Bihar district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 10.3km away from sub-district headquarter Dinhata (tehsildar office) and 34km away from district headquarter Cooch Behar. As per 2009 stats, Okrabari is the gram panchayat of Balakundi village.

Here you can discover what makes Balakundi unique in its vibrant Dinhata I-Koch Bihar region. You’ll see Balakundi’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 Balakundi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balakundi is 308551. The village spans a total geographical area of 159.03 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 736173. Dinhata is nearest town to Balakundi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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

Google Map of Balakundi

Population of Balakundi

According to the 2011 Census, Balakundi has a total population of about 2,256, with approximately 1,158 males and 1,098 females. The sex ratio is around 948 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 253 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 143 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.92%, with male literacy at about 66.49% and female literacy near 57.10%. There are around 544 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Balakundi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Balakundi

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

Nearby Villages of Balakundi

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

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