Where is Balu (243) village located?
Balu (243) is in Palampur Sub-district of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.
Indian Village Directory
Balu (243) Village
Balu (243) is an inhabited village in Palampur Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 011818, the Census 2011 record lists 491 people in 115 households and the reported area is 34.88 hectares. The local references include Panchrukhi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Palampur at about 9 km.
Village Code011818
Population491
Households115
Area34.88 hectares
Nearest TownPalampur
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Balu (243)
- Census Village Code
- 011818
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- State Census Code
- 02
- District
- Kangra
- District Census Code
- 024
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Palampur
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00111
- CD Block
- Panchrukhi
- Households
- 115
- Population
- 491
- Male Population
- 250
- Female Population
- 241
- Sex Ratio
- 964
- Area
- 34.88 hectares
- Area
- 0.35 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Palampur
- Nearest Town Distance
- 9 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 176103
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Balu (243) at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 491 people, 34.88 hectares of reported area and Palampur as the nearest town reference for Balu (243), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Balu (243) falls under Palampur Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
- The Census village code is 011818.
- The record lists 491 people living in 115 households.
- The reported village area is 34.88 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Palampur.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,407.68 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.27 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share40.33%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share3.46%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share90.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Balu (243) in the official administrative record. Census village code 011818 and Panchrukhi CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 02
- District Census Code
- 024
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00111
- Village Census Code
- 011818
- CD Block Code
- 0021
- CD Block Name
- Panchrukhi
Location and Distance
Palampur is the nearest town listed for Balu (243), about 9 km away. Dharmsala 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
- Palampur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 9 km
- District Headquarter
- Dharmsala
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 40 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Palampur
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 9 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Yes
- Nearest Town
- Palampur
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 9 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 34.88 hectares
- Area
- 0.35 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 491 people in 115 households, with 250 male residents and 241 female residents. The average household size is 4.27, and SC share is 40.33% and ST share is 3.46% for Balu (243). Population density works out to about 1,407.68 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 115
- Total Population
- 491
- Male Population
- 250
- Female Population
- 241
- Sex Ratio
- 964
- Average Household Size
- 4.27
- SC Population
- 198
- SC Male Population
- 106
- SC Female Population
- 92
- SC Population Share
- 40.33
- ST Population
- 17
- ST Male Population
- 11
- ST Female Population
- 6
- ST Population Share
- 3.46
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Balu (243) list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government 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
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Balu (243) include hand pump water and 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
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 1.99 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Balu (243) include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Balu (243) include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Balu (243) 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 Balu (243) show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Pulses, net sown area is 24.3 hectares and irrigated land is 22.09 hectares (90.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Pulses
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 4.39
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 4.2 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 24.3
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 2.21 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 22.09
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 22.09 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Balu (243)
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.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- Within 5 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 2
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 2 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 50% |
| State Bank of India | 1 | 50% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 176103 | Kangra | Palampur(t) | Parnoh (700) | Parnoh Panchrukhi Parnoh, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 176103 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 176103 | Kangra | Palampur(t) | Ladoh (701) | Dist:kangra, Vpo Panchrukhi, Teh. Palampur, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 176103 |
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 Balu (243) village in?
Balu (243) village is in Kangra district.
Which state is Balu (243) village in?
Balu (243) village is in Himachal Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Balu (243) under?
Balu (243) comes under Palampur Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Balu (243)?
The Census village code of Balu (243) is 011818.
What is the population of Balu (243) village?
The village record lists 491 people and 115 households for Balu (243).
How many households are in Balu (243) village?
The village record lists 115 households for Balu (243).
What is the male and female population of Balu (243)?
The record lists 250 male residents and 241 female residents for Balu (243).
What is the sex ratio of Balu (243) village?
The sex ratio of Balu (243) is 964 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Balu (243) village?
The reported geographical area of Balu (243) is 34.88 hectares.
What is the population density of Balu (243) village?
The approximate population density of Balu (243) is 1,407.68 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Balu (243)?
The nearest town listed for Balu (243) is Palampur, about 9 km away.
How far is Balu (243) from the district headquarters?
Balu (243) is about 40 km from Dharmsala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Balu (243) from the sub-district headquarters?
Balu (243) is about 9 km from Palampur, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Balu (243)?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Balu (243).
What crops or land-use details are reported for Balu (243)?
For Balu (243), reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Pulses, net sown area is 24.3 hectares and irrigated land is 22.09 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Balu (243)?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Balu (243). These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Balu (243).