Uttar Balakura

Uttar Balakura is a village located in Dinhata I subdivision of Koch Bihar district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 6.9km away from sub-district headquarter Dinhata (tehsildar office) and 20km away from district headquarter Cooch Behar. As per 2009 stats, Putimari I is the gram panchayat of Uttar Balakura village.

Uttar Balakura has its own place in the vibrant Koch Bihar 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 Uttar Balakura

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Uttar Balakura is 308522. The village spans a total geographical area of 147.89 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 736134. Dinhata is nearest town to Uttar Balakura village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Uttar Balakura 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 Dinhata 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.

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Population of Uttar Balakura

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,161 593 568
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 120 56 64
Scheduled Castes (SC) 257 134 123
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 822 450 372
Illiterate Population 339 143 196

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

  • The total population of Uttar Balakura village is around 1,161, including approximately 593 males and 568 females, with a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 120 children aged 0–6 years in Uttar Balakura village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Uttar Balakura village has 257 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Uttar Balakura village is about 70.80%, with male literacy at 75.89% and female literacy at 65.49%.
  • There are around 291 households in Uttar Balakura village.

Connectivity of Uttar Balakura

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Uttar Balakura. As per the 2011 stats, Uttar Balakura 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 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Uttar Balakura

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

Baladanga Boradanga Bhalka Putimari Putimari Khar Kharia Kharija Barakura Jarabari Dwitia Khanda Kuchni Dwitia Khanda Jarabari Pratham Khanda Ruier Khuthi Koalidaha

Frequently Asked Questions about Uttar Balakura

Where is Uttar Balakura located?
Uttar Balakura village is situated in Dinhata I Subdivision, within the Koch Bihar district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Uttar Balakura?
The Gram Panchayat of Uttar Balakura is Putimari I (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Uttar Balakura?
The pincode of Uttar Balakura is 736134, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Uttar Balakura as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Uttar Balakura is 1,161, with 593 males and 568 females.
How many households are there in Uttar Balakura as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Uttar Balakura village has a total of 291 households.
What is the literacy rate in Uttar Balakura as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Uttar Balakura is 70.80%. The male literacy rate is 75.89%, while the female literacy rate is 65.49%.