Where is Balej village located?
Balej is in Porbandar Taluka of Porbandar district in Gujarat, India.
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Balej Village
Balej is an inhabited village in Porbandar Taluka of Porbandar district, Gujarat. Its Census village code is 514232, the Census 2011 record lists 6,392 people in 1,326 households and the reported area is 4,170.62 hectares. The local references include Balej Gram Panchayat, Porbandar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Porbandar at about 40 km.
Balej is a village in Porbandar Taluka, Porbandar district, Gujarat, India. The available record shows Census village code 514232 and 6,392 people in 1,326 households.
Village Code514232
Population6,392
Households1,326
Area4,170.62 hectares
Nearest TownPorbandar
Detailed village profile
Balej at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 6,392 people, 4,170.62 hectares of reported area and Porbandar as the nearest town reference for Balej, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Balej falls under Porbandar Taluka in Porbandar district, Gujarat.
- The Census village code is 514232.
- The record lists 6,392 people living in 1,326 households.
- The reported village area is 4,170.62 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Porbandar.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Balej
- Census Village Code
- 514232
- State
- Gujarat
- State Census Code
- 24
- District
- Porbandar
- District Census Code
- 478
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Porbandar
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03822
- CD Block
- Porbandar
- Gram Panchayat
- Balej
- Households
- 1,326
- Population
- 6,392
- Male Population
- 3,256
- Female Population
- 3,136
- Sex Ratio
- 963.14
- Area
- 4,170.62 hectares
- Area
- 41.71 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Porbandar
- Nearest Town Distance
- 40 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 362230
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
153.26 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.82 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
11.78%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
4.29%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
6.9%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Balej in the official administrative record. Census village code 514232, Balej Gram Panchayat and Porbandar CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 24
- District Census Code
- 478
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03822
- Village Census Code
- 514232
- CD Block Code
- 0101
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 66
- CD Block Name
- Porbandar
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Balej
Location and Distance
Porbandar is the nearest town listed for Balej, about 40 km away. Porbandar is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Porbandar
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 40 km
- District Headquarter
- Porbandar
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 40 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Porbandar
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 40 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Gujarat
- Distance within State/UT
- 40 km
- Nearest Town
- Porbandar
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 40 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 4,170.62 hectares
- Area
- 41.71 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 6,392 people in 1,326 households, with 3,256 male residents and 3,136 female residents. The average household size is 4.82, and SC share is 11.78% and ST share is 4.29% for Balej. Population density works out to about 153.26 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 1,326
- Total Population
- 6,392
- Male Population
- 3,256
- Female Population
- 3,136
- Sex Ratio
- 963.14
- Average Household Size
- 4.82
- SC Population
- 753
- SC Male Population
- 376
- SC Female Population
- 377
- SC Population Share
- 11.78
- ST Population
- 274
- ST Male Population
- 193
- ST Female Population
- 81
- ST Population Share
- 4.29
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Balej list 4 government primary schools and 1 private secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 4
- Private Secondary School
- Available
- Private Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Balej. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
- Veterinary Hospital Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Mobile Health Clinic Count
- 1
- Mobile Health Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Mobile Health Clinic Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Mobile Health Clinic Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 3
- Mobile Health Clinic Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 3
- Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Balej.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 31.12 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 231.1 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Balej include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- National Highway
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Balej include commercial bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Commercial Bank
- Available
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Balej is reported as 24 hours per day in summer and 24 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Balej show that reported agricultural commodities include Green Gram, Wheat and Sorghum, net sown area is 3,350.6 hectares and irrigated land is 231.1 hectares (6.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Green Gram
- Manufacturers Commodities First
- Lime Ston
- Handicrafts Commodities First
- Shawl
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Wheat
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Sorghum
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 96.7 hectares
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 200 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 237.2 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 255 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 3350.6
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 3,119.5 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 231.1
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Balej
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 3
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 3 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central Bank of India | 2 | 67% |
| State Bank of India | 1 | 33% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 362230 | Porbandar | Porbandar | Madhavpur | Porbandar Madhavpur(ghed)-362230, Porbandar, Gujarat, 362230 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 362230 | Porbandar | Porbandar | Madhavpur | Madhav Chowk Near Madhav Temple, Porbandar, Gujarat, 362230 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Balej village in?
Balej village is in Porbandar district.
Which state is Balej village in?
Balej village is in Gujarat.
Which taluka is Balej under?
Balej comes under Porbandar Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Balej?
The Census village code of Balej is 514232.
Which Gram Panchayat is Balej under?
Balej is listed under BALEJ Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Porbandar.
What is the population of Balej village?
The village record lists 6,392 people and 1,326 households for Balej.
How many households are in Balej village?
The village record lists 1,326 households for Balej.
What is the male and female population of Balej?
The record lists 3,256 male residents and 3,136 female residents for Balej.
What is the sex ratio of Balej village?
The sex ratio of Balej is 963.14 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Balej village?
The reported geographical area of Balej is 4,170.62 hectares.
What is the population density of Balej village?
The approximate population density of Balej is 153.26 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Balej?
The nearest town listed for Balej is Porbandar, about 40 km away.
How far is Balej from the district headquarters?
Balej is about 40 km from Porbandar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Balej from the sub-district headquarters?
Balej is about 40 km from Porbandar, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Balej?
The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools and 1 private secondary school for Balej.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Balej?
For Balej, reported agricultural commodities include Green Gram, Wheat and Sorghum, net sown area is 3,350.6 hectares and irrigated land is 231.1 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Balej?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Balej. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.