Balasi

Balasi is a village located in Mathabhanga I subdivision of Koch Bihar district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 16.9km away from sub-district headquarter Mathabhanga (tehsildar office) and 51.5km away from district headquarter Cooch Behar. As per 2009 stats, Hazrahat I is the gram panchayat of Balasi village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balasi is 307914. The village spans a total geographical area of 450.14 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 736146. Mathabhanga is nearest town to Balasi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

When it comes to local governance, Balasi 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 Mathabhanga 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 Balasi

Population of Balasi

According to the 2011 Census, Balasi has a total population of about 3,008, with approximately 1,578 males and 1,430 females. The sex ratio is around 906 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 397 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 967 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 64.96%, with male literacy at about 70.72% and female literacy near 58.60%. There are around 637 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Balasi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Balasi

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

Nearby Villages of Balasi

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Balasi