Balchiar
About Balchiar
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Balchiar village is 309544. Balchiar village is located in Karandighi subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Karandighi. Raiganj is the district headquarter of Balchiar village. As per 2009 stats, Lahutara Ii is the gram panchayat of Balchiar village.
The total geographical area of village is 190.58 hectares. Balchiar has a total population of 1,536 peoples, out of which male population is 793 while female population is 743. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 936 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of balchiar village is 50.39% out of which 59.52% males and 40.65% females are literate. There are about 316 houses in balchiar village. Pincode of balchiar village locality is 733215.
When it comes to administration, Balchiar village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Balchiar village comes under Karandighi Vidhan Sabha constituency & Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency. Raiganj is nearest town to balchiar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.
Google Map of Balchiar
Population of Balchiar
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,536 | 793 | 743 |
| Literate Population | 774 | 472 | 302 |
| Illiterate Population | 762 | 321 | 441 |
Connectivity of Balchiar
| 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 10+ km distance |