Balihara

Balihara is a village located in Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 11.5km away from Raiganj, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Balihara village. As per 2009 stats, Sitgram is the gram panchayat of Balihara village.

Here you can discover what makes Balihara unique in its vibrant Raiganj-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Balihara’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 Balihara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balihara is 309659. The village spans a total geographical area of 94.77 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733125. Raigang is nearest town to Balihara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.

When it comes to local governance, Balihara 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 Hemtabad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Balihara

Population of Balihara

According to the 2011 Census, Balihara has a total population of about 694, with approximately 361 males and 333 females. The sex ratio is around 922 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 123 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 78 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 48.41%, with male literacy at about 49.31% and female literacy near 47.45%. There are around 150 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Balihara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Balihara

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

Nearby Villages of Balihara

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Balihara