Indian Village Directory

Balahu (13/121) Village

Balahu (13/121) is an inhabited village in Shimla ( Rural ) Sub-district of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 024385, the Census 2011 record lists 72 people in 11 households and the reported area is 23.07 hectares. The local references include Mashobra CD Block and the nearest town reference is Shimla at about 18 km.

In short:

Balahu (13/121) is a village in Shimla ( Rural ) Sub-district, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 024385 and 72 people in 11 households.

Village Code024385
Population72
Households11
Area23.07 hectares
Nearest TownShimla

Detailed village profile

Balahu (13/121) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 72 people, 23.07 hectares of reported area and Shimla as the nearest town reference for Balahu (13/121), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Shimla
Sub-district Shimla ( Rural )
CD Block Mashobra
  • Balahu (13/121) falls under Shimla ( Rural ) Sub-district in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 024385.
  • The record lists 72 people living in 11 households.
  • The reported village area is 23.07 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Shimla.
  • 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

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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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Balahu (13/121)
Census Village Code
024385
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Shimla
District Census Code
033
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Shimla ( Rural )
Sub-district Census Code
00181
CD Block
Mashobra
Households
11
Population
72
Male Population
32
Female Population
40
Sex Ratio
1,250
Area
23.07 hectares
Area
0.23 sq km
Nearest Town
Shimla
Nearest Town Distance
18 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
171011
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 312.09 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.55 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 8.33% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Balahu (13/121) in the official administrative record. Census village code 024385 and Mashobra CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
033
Sub-district Census Code
00181
Village Census Code
024385
CD Block Code
0069
CD Block Name
Mashobra

Location and Distance

Shimla is the nearest town listed for Balahu (13/121), about 18 km away. Shimla is listed as the district headquarters at about 18 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Shimla
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18 km
District Headquarter
Shimla
Distance from District Headquarter
18 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Shimla
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Shimla
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
23.07 hectares
Area
0.23 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 72 people in 11 households, with 32 male residents and 40 female residents. The average household size is 6.55, and SC share is 8.33% and ST share is 0% for Balahu (13/121). Population density works out to about 312.09 people per sq km.

Total Households
11
Total Population
72
Male Population
32
Female Population
40
Sex Ratio
1,250
Average Household Size
6.55
SC Population
6
SC Male Population
3
SC Female Population
3
SC Population Share
8.33
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Balahu (13/121) list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Balahu (13/121) 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
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.76 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Balahu (13/121) 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
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
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 Balahu (13/121) include ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Balahu (13/121) 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 Balahu (13/121) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Barley and Maize and net sown area is 5.49 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Barley
Agricultural Commodities Third
Maize
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
8.83 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
6.99 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
5.49
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
5.49 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

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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Balahu (13/121)

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
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
8
Banks in Matched Records
5
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 5 62%
CRM 3 38%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 38%
Punjab National Bank 2 25%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 12%
ICICI Bank Limited 1 12%
Union Bank of India 1 12%

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Punjab National Bank ATM 171011 Shimla Nankhari(s.t) Tutu (3) Bazar Tutu, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171011
Hdfc Bank Ltd. CRM 171011 Shimla Shimla Rural(t) Cheli Chounla (382) Himachal Pradesh -171011. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Airport Road, Totu, Shimla, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171011
State Bank of India ATM 171011 Shimla Shimla Urban(t) Shimla (M Corp.) Totu Totu Chowk, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171011
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 171011 Shimla Shimla Urban(t) Shimla (M Corp.) Po Totu, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh - 171011 ICICI Bank Ltd, Mangal Bhawan, Airport Rood, Totu, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh…
Union Bank of India CRM 171011 Shimla Shimla Rural(t) Parhech (63) Po Ghanahatti Shimla Bilaspur Road Main Road Drab Ka Jubbad, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171011
Punjab National Bank ATM 171011 Shimla Shimla Rural(t) Taroot (41) Totu Pnb Bo, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171011
State Bank of India ATM 171011 Shimla Shimla Rural(t) Dhani (345) Vpo Totu Dhanda, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171011
State Bank of India ATM 171011 Shimla Shimla Rural(t) Parhech (63) Tehsil/Dist.shimla P.O. Ghanahatti, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171011

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

Where is Balahu (13/121) village located?

Balahu (13/121) is in Shimla ( Rural ) Sub-district of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Balahu (13/121) village in?

Balahu (13/121) village is in Shimla district.

Which state is Balahu (13/121) village in?

Balahu (13/121) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Balahu (13/121) under?

Balahu (13/121) comes under Shimla ( Rural ) Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Balahu (13/121)?

The Census village code of Balahu (13/121) is 024385.

What is the population of Balahu (13/121) village?

The village record lists 72 people and 11 households for Balahu (13/121).

How many households are in Balahu (13/121) village?

The village record lists 11 households for Balahu (13/121).

What is the male and female population of Balahu (13/121)?

The record lists 32 male residents and 40 female residents for Balahu (13/121).

What is the sex ratio of Balahu (13/121) village?

The sex ratio of Balahu (13/121) is 1,250 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Balahu (13/121) village?

The reported geographical area of Balahu (13/121) is 23.07 hectares.

What is the population density of Balahu (13/121) village?

The approximate population density of Balahu (13/121) is 312.09 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Balahu (13/121)?

The nearest town listed for Balahu (13/121) is Shimla, about 18 km away.

How far is Balahu (13/121) from the district headquarters?

Balahu (13/121) is about 18 km from Shimla, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Balahu (13/121) from the sub-district headquarters?

Balahu (13/121) is about 18 km from Shimla, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Balahu (13/121)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Balahu (13/121).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Balahu (13/121)?

For Balahu (13/121), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Barley and Maize and net sown area is 5.49 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Balahu (13/121)?

The page shows 8 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Balahu (13/121). These records include 5 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Balahu (13/121).

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.