Indian Village Directory

Balgran Village

Balgran is an inhabited village in Kishtwar Sub-district of Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census village code is 004722, the Census 2011 record lists 2,223 people in 472 households and the reported area is 695.3 hectares. The local references include Balgran Gram Panchayat, Drabshalla CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kishtwar at about 26 km.

In short:

Balgran is a village in Kishtwar Sub-district, Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The available record shows Census village code 004722 and 2,223 people in 472 households.

Village Code004722
Population2,223
Households472
Area695.3 hectares
Nearest TownKishtwar

Detailed village profile

Balgran at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,223 people, 695.3 hectares of reported area and Kishtwar as the nearest town reference for Balgran, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Kishtwar
Sub-district Kishtwar
CD Block Drabshalla
Gram Panchayat BALGRAN
  • Balgran falls under Kishtwar Sub-district in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The Census village code is 004722.
  • The record lists 2,223 people living in 472 households.
  • The reported village area is 695.3 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Kishtwar.
  • 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
Balgran
Census Village Code
004722
State
Jammu and Kashmir
State Census Code
01
District
Kishtwar
District Census Code
018
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kishtwar
Sub-district Census Code
00068
CD Block
Drabshalla
Gram Panchayat
Balgran
Households
472
Population
2,223
Male Population
1,142
Female Population
1,081
Sex Ratio
946.58
Area
695.3 hectares
Area
6.95 sq km
Nearest Town
Kishtwar
Nearest Town Distance
26 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
182204
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 319.72 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.71 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 29.46% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 46.02% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Balgran in the official administrative record. Census village code 004722, Balgran Gram Panchayat and Drabshalla CD Block.

State Census Code
01
District Census Code
018
Sub-district Census Code
00068
Village Census Code
004722
CD Block Code
0114
CD Block Name
Drabshalla
Gram Panchayat Name
Balgran

Location and Distance

Kishtwar is the nearest town listed for Balgran, about 26 km away. Kishtwar is listed as the district headquarters at about 26 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kishtwar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
26 km
District Headquarter
Kishtwar
Distance from District Headquarter
26 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Kishtwar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
26 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jammu and Kashmir
Nearest Town
Kishtwar
Distance from Nearest Town
26 km
Total Geographical Area
695.3 hectares
Area
6.95 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,223 people in 472 households, with 1,142 male residents and 1,081 female residents. The average household size is 4.71, and SC share is 29.46% and ST share is 46.02% for Balgran. Population density works out to about 319.72 people per sq km.

Total Households
472
Total Population
2,223
Male Population
1,142
Female Population
1,081
Sex Ratio
946.58
Average Household Size
4.71
SC Population
655
SC Male Population
327
SC Female Population
328
SC Population Share
29.46
ST Population
1,023
ST Male Population
519
ST Female Population
504
ST Population Share
46.02
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Balgran list 3 government primary schools and 1 government middle 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
3
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Balgran.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
6.5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Balgran include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Balgran 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.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Balgran is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 12 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Balgran show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Barley and net sown area is 67.6 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Manufacturers Commodities First
Nil
Handicrafts Commodities First
Nil
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Manufacturers Commodities Second
Nil
Handicrafts Commodities Second
Nil
Agricultural Commodities Third
Barley
Manufacturers Commodities Third
Nil
Handicrafts Commodities Third
Nil
Forest Area In Hectares
650.7 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
669.4
Net Area Sown In Hectares
67.6
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
67.6 hectares

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 Balgran

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
30
Banks in Matched Records
8
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 summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 26 87%
CRM 4 13%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd 14 47%
State Bank of India 10 33%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 3.3%
Indusind Bank Ltd 1 3.3%
Punjab National Bank 1 3.3%

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
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 182204 Kishtwar Kishtwar Kishtwar (MC) Opp. Wine Shop, Nhpc Road Near New Bus Stand, Kishtwar, Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, 182204
Indusind Bank Ltd ATM 182204 Kishtwar Kishtwar Kishtwar (MC) Jammu and Kashmir, PIN 182204 Ground Floor, Kuleed Chowk, Kishtwar, Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, 182204
Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd ATM 182204 Kishtwar Kishtwar Kishtwar (MC) Kishtwar Maliteth Peth Kishtwar, Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, 182204
Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd ATM 182204 Kishtwar Kishtwar Kishtwar (MC) Kishtwar Kishtwar Main Market, Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, 182204
Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd ATM 182204 Kishtwar Kishtwar Kishtwar (MC) Kistwar Dak Bunglow, Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, 182204
Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd ATM 182204 Kishtwar Kishtwar Poochal Kishwar Pochhal, Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, 182204
Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd ATM 182204 Kishtwar Kishtwar Kishtwar Kishtwar Malik Market, Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, 182204
Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd ATM 182204 Kishtwar Kishtwar Kishtwar Kishtwar Tulsi Nagar Matta, Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, 182204

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 Balgran village located?

Balgran is in Kishtwar Sub-district of Kishtwar district in Jammu and Kashmir, India.

Which district is Balgran village in?

Balgran village is in Kishtwar district.

Which state is Balgran village in?

Balgran village is in Jammu and Kashmir.

Which sub-district is Balgran under?

Balgran comes under Kishtwar Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Balgran?

The Census village code of Balgran is 004722.

Which Gram Panchayat is Balgran under?

Balgran is listed under BALGRAN Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Drabshalla.

What is the population of Balgran village?

The village record lists 2,223 people and 472 households for Balgran.

How many households are in Balgran village?

The village record lists 472 households for Balgran.

What is the male and female population of Balgran?

The record lists 1,142 male residents and 1,081 female residents for Balgran.

What is the sex ratio of Balgran village?

The sex ratio of Balgran is 946.58 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Balgran village?

The reported geographical area of Balgran is 695.3 hectares.

What is the population density of Balgran village?

The approximate population density of Balgran is 319.72 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Balgran?

The nearest town listed for Balgran is Kishtwar, about 26 km away.

How far is Balgran from the district headquarters?

Balgran is about 26 km from Kishtwar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Balgran from the sub-district headquarters?

Balgran is about 26 km from Kishtwar, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Balgran?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Balgran.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Balgran?

For Balgran, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Barley and net sown area is 67.6 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Balgran?

The page shows 30 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Balgran. These records include 8 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

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.