Where is Balwas (263) village located?
Balwas (263) is in Saluni Sub-district of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India.
Indian Village Directory
Balwas (263) Village
Balwas (263) is an inhabited village in Saluni Sub-district of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 007189, the Census 2011 record lists 221 people in 38 households and the reported area is 137.85 hectares. The local references include Saluni CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chamba at about 72 km.
Balwas (263) is a village in Saluni Sub-district, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 007189 and 221 people in 38 households.
Village Code007189
Population221
Households38
Area137.85 hectares
Nearest TownChamba
Detailed village profile
Balwas (263) at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 221 people, 137.85 hectares of reported area and Chamba as the nearest town reference for Balwas (263), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Balwas (263) falls under Saluni Sub-district in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh.
- The Census village code is 007189.
- The record lists 221 people living in 38 households.
- The reported village area is 137.85 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Chamba.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Balwas (263)
- Census Village Code
- 007189
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- State Census Code
- 02
- District
- Chamba
- District Census Code
- 023
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Saluni
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00085
- CD Block
- Saluni
- Households
- 38
- Population
- 221
- Male Population
- 116
- Female Population
- 105
- Sex Ratio
- 905.17
- Area
- 137.85 hectares
- Area
- 1.38 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Chamba
- Nearest Town Distance
- 72 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 176321
- 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
160.32 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.82 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
12.67%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
56.56%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Balwas (263) in the official administrative record. Census village code 007189 and Saluni CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 02
- District Census Code
- 023
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00085
- Village Census Code
- 007189
- CD Block Code
- 0003
- CD Block Name
- Saluni
Location and Distance
Chamba is the nearest town listed for Balwas (263), about 72 km away. Chamba is listed as the district headquarters at about 78 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Saluni
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 26 km
- District Headquarter
- Chamba
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 78 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Chamba
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 72 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Yes
- Nearest Town
- Chamba
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 72 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 137.85 hectares
- Area
- 1.38 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 221 people in 38 households, with 116 male residents and 105 female residents. The average household size is 5.82, and SC share is 12.67% and ST share is 56.56% for Balwas (263). Population density works out to about 160.32 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 38
- Total Population
- 221
- Male Population
- 116
- Female Population
- 105
- Sex Ratio
- 905.17
- Average Household Size
- 5.82
- SC Population
- 28
- SC Male Population
- 14
- SC Female Population
- 14
- SC Population Share
- 12.67
- ST Population
- 125
- ST Male Population
- 63
- ST Female Population
- 62
- ST Population Share
- 56.56
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Balwas (263) include treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Treated
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 2 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Balwas (263) include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Balwas (263) include ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- ASHA
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Balwas (263) 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
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 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 Balwas (263) show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Barley and net sown area is 17 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Maize
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Wheat
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Barley
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 2.85
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 7 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 109 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 17.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 17 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
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Which district is Balwas (263) village in?
Balwas (263) village is in Chamba district.
Which state is Balwas (263) village in?
Balwas (263) village is in Himachal Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Balwas (263) under?
Balwas (263) comes under Saluni Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Balwas (263)?
The Census village code of Balwas (263) is 007189.
What is the population of Balwas (263) village?
The village record lists 221 people and 38 households for Balwas (263).
How many households are in Balwas (263) village?
The village record lists 38 households for Balwas (263).
What is the male and female population of Balwas (263)?
The record lists 116 male residents and 105 female residents for Balwas (263).
What is the sex ratio of Balwas (263) village?
The sex ratio of Balwas (263) is 905.17 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Balwas (263) village?
The reported geographical area of Balwas (263) is 137.85 hectares.
What is the population density of Balwas (263) village?
The approximate population density of Balwas (263) is 160.32 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Balwas (263)?
The nearest town listed for Balwas (263) is Chamba, about 72 km away.
How far is Balwas (263) from the district headquarters?
Balwas (263) is about 78 km from Chamba, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Balwas (263) from the sub-district headquarters?
Balwas (263) is about 26 km from Saluni, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Balwas (263)?
For Balwas (263), reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Barley and net sown area is 17 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Balwas (263).
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Balwas (263).
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Balwas (263).