Balakat

Block / Subdivision Chanchal I
District Maldah
State West Bengal

About Balakat

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Balakat village is 312239. Balakat village is located in Chanchal I subdivision of Maldah district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.6km away from sub-district headquarter Chanchal (tehsildar office) and 58.3km away from district headquarter English Bazar. As per 2009 stats, Motiharpur is the gram panchayat of Balakat village.

The total geographical area of village is 110.97 hectares. Balakat has a total population of 260 peoples, out of which male population is 116 while female population is 144. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1241 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of balakat village is 56.92% out of which 62.93% males and 52.08% females are literate. There are about 50 houses in balakat village. Pincode of balakat village locality is 732126.

English Bazar is nearest town to balakat village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 73km away.

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Population of Balakat

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 260 116 144
Literate Population 148 73 75
Illiterate Population 112 43 69

Connectivity of Balakat

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

Nearby Villages of Balakat

Frequently Asked Questions about Balakat

Where is Balakat located?

Balakat village is situated in Chanchal I Subdivision, within the Maldah district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Balakat?

The Gram Panchayat of Balakat is Motiharpur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Balakat?

The pincode of Balakat is 732126, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Balakat as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Balakat is 260, with 116 males and 144 females.

How many households are there in Balakat as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Balakat village has a total of 50 households.

What is the literacy rate in Balakat as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Balakat is 56.92%. The male literacy rate is 62.93%, while the female literacy rate is 52.08%.