Ballok - Sahid Matangini, Purba Medinipur

Ballok is a village situated in the Sahid Matangini subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Balluk-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ballok village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ballok is 344579. The village covers a total geographical area of 102.39 hectares and falls under the 721137 pincode. Tamluk is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Ballok village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Ballok

As per Census 2011, Ballok village has a total population of 3,565 people, consisting of 1,834 males and 1,731 females. The village has 805 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 334 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,855 literate and 710 illiterate residents. Additionally, 47 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ballok are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,5651,8341,731
Child Population (0–6 yrs)334157177
Scheduled Castes (SC)472027
Literate Population2,8551,5671,288
Illiterate Population710267443

Nearby Villages of Ballok

Ballok is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SabalaraSouth-West0.79 km
PatandaNorth-West1.42 km
PrasadchakSouth1.46 km
PaikpariNorth-East1.52 km
KanktyaEast1.55 km
Janu BasanSouth-East1.58 km
ChataraNorth1.62 km
HogalberyaWest1.65 km
Barhara ShankarSouth-West1.96 km
UdaychakSouth-West2.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ballok

Ballok is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rajgoda, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tamluk to Ballok is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ballok

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ballok village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ballok

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ballok village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ballok

Where is Ballok located?

Ballok village is located in Sahid Matangini Subdivision, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ballok?

The Gram Panchayat of Ballok is Balluk-i.

What is the pincode of Ballok?

The pincode of Ballok is 721137.

What is the population of Ballok?

Ballok has a total population of 3,565, including 1,834 males and 1,731 females.

How many households are there in Ballok?

There are 805 households in Ballok.

What is the literacy rate in Ballok?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ballok is 80.08%. Male literacy is 85.44% and female literacy is 74.41%.