Where is Balak village located?
Balak is in Bagodar Sub-district of Giridih district in Jharkhand, India.
Indian Village Directory
Balak Village
Balak is an inhabited village in Bagodar Sub-district of Giridih district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 352484, the Census 2011 record lists 2,652 people in 428 households and the reported area is 639.99 hectares. The local references include Alagdiha Gram Panchayat, Bagodar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Giridih at about 60 km.
Village Code352484
Population2,652
Households428
Area639.99 hectares
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Balak
- Census Village Code
- 352484
- State
- Jharkhand
- State Census Code
- 20
- District
- Giridih
- District Census Code
- 349
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Bagodar
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02541
- CD Block
- Bagodar
- Gram Panchayat
- Alagdiha
- Households
- 428
- Population
- 2,652
- Male Population
- 1,392
- Female Population
- 1,260
- Sex Ratio
- 905.17
- Area
- 639.99 hectares
- Area
- 6.4 sq km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 825322
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Balak at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,652 people, 639.99 hectares of reported area and Giridih as the nearest town reference for Balak, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Balak falls under Bagodar Sub-district in Giridih district, Jharkhand.
- The Census village code is 352484.
- The record lists 2,652 people living in 428 households.
- The reported village area is 639.99 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Giridih.
- 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 Density414.38 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.2 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share14.33%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share9.77%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share5.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Balak in the official administrative record. Census village code 352484, Alagdiha Gram Panchayat and Bagodar CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 20
- District Census Code
- 349
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02541
- Village Census Code
- 352484
- CD Block Code
- 0047
- CD Block Name
- Bagodar
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Alagdiha
Location and Distance
Giridih is the nearest town listed for Balak, about 60 km away. Giridih is listed as the district headquarters at about 60 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Bagodar
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 15 km
- District Headquarter
- Giridih
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 60 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Giridih
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 60 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Ranchi
- Distance within State/UT
- 145 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 639.99 hectares
- Area
- 6.4 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,652 people in 428 households, with 1,392 male residents and 1,260 female residents. The average household size is 6.2, and SC share is 14.33% and ST share is 9.77% for Balak. Population density works out to about 414.38 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 428
- Total Population
- 2,652
- Male Population
- 1,392
- Female Population
- 1,260
- Sex Ratio
- 905.17
- Average Household Size
- 6.2
- SC Population
- 380
- SC Male Population
- 193
- SC Female Population
- 187
- SC Population Share
- 14.33
- ST Population
- 259
- ST Male Population
- 141
- ST Female Population
- 118
- ST Population Share
- 9.77
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Balak list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Balak. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
- 4
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Balak include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 13.12 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 2.15 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Balak include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- 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 Balak include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Balak is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 11 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
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 11 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 11 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Balak show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Earthen Pot, net sown area is 124.25 hectares and irrigated land is 6.35 hectares (5.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Rice
- Manufacturers Commodities First
- Earthen Pot
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 234.8 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 30.25
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 10.26 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 110.28 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 117.03 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 124.25
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 121.17 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 6.35
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 4.2 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Others
- Available
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Balak
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
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 9
- Banks in Matched Records
- 7
- 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 | 4 | 44% |
| CRM | 5 | 56% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of India | 2 | 22% |
| State Bank of India | 2 | 22% |
| Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited | 1 | 11% |
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 11% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 1 | 11% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of India | ATM | 825322 | Giridih | Bagodar | Bagodar | Po-Bagodar, Dist-Giridih Near Manoj Traders, Harihar Dham Road, Opp-Manoj Traders, Giridih, Jharkhand, 825322 |
| Axis Bank Limited | CRM | 825322 | Giridih | Bagodar | Bagodar | Po Ps Bagodar, Dist Giridih, Jharkhand, Pincode: 825322 First Floor, Old G. T Road, Opposite to Puja Automobile, Giridih… |
| Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited | ATM | 825322 | Giridih | Bagodar | Bagodar | Jharkhand, No 1813-1814, Bagodar P O, Giridih Dist, Giridih, Jharkhand, 825322 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 825322 | Giridih | Bagodar | Bagodar | State-Bihar S K Complex, G. T. Road, N H 02, Bagodar, Dist: Giridih, Jharkhand, Giridih, Jharkhand, 825322 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 825322 | Giridih | Bagodar | Bagodar | Bagodar Bagodar, Giridih, Jharkhand, 825322 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | CRM | 825322 | Giridih | Bagodar | Bagodar | Niche Bazar, Dist. Giridih, Jharkhand - 825322. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Grd. Floor, Gt Road, Bagodar, Giridih, Jharkhand, 825322 |
| ICICI Bank Limited | CRM | 825322 | Giridih | Bagodar | Bagodar | Gram Bagodar, Dist: Giridih, Jharkhand - 825322 ICICI Bank Ltd, Bagodar, Niche Bazar, Bagodar, Giridih, Jharkhand, 8253… |
| Bank of India | CRM | 825322 | Giridih | Bagodar | Bagodar | At-Bagodar Bank of India, Bagodar Bagodar, Giridih, Jharkhand, 825322 |
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 Balak village in?
Balak village is in Giridih district.
Which state is Balak village in?
Balak village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Balak under?
Balak comes under Bagodar Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Balak?
The Census village code of Balak is 352484.
Which Gram Panchayat is Balak under?
Balak is listed under ALAGDIHA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bagodar.
What is the population of Balak village?
The village record lists 2,652 people and 428 households for Balak.
How many households are in Balak village?
The village record lists 428 households for Balak.
What is the male and female population of Balak?
The record lists 1,392 male residents and 1,260 female residents for Balak.
What is the sex ratio of Balak village?
The sex ratio of Balak is 905.17 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Balak village?
The reported geographical area of Balak is 639.99 hectares.
What is the population density of Balak village?
The approximate population density of Balak is 414.38 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Balak?
The nearest town listed for Balak is Giridih, about 60 km away.
How far is Balak from the district headquarters?
Balak is about 60 km from Giridih, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Balak from the sub-district headquarters?
Balak is about 15 km from Bagodar, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Balak?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Balak.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Balak?
For Balak, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Earthen Pot, net sown area is 124.25 hectares and irrigated land is 6.35 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Balak?
The page shows 9 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Balak. These records include 7 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.