Where is Balankel village located?
Balankel is in Rania Sub-district of Khunti district in Jharkhand, India.
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Balankel Village
Balankel is an inhabited village in Rania Sub-district of Khunti district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 374992, the Census 2011 record lists 1,301 people in 274 households and the reported area is 594 hectares. The local references include Jaipur Gram Panchayat, Rania CD Block and the nearest town reference is Khunti at about 48 km.
Balankel is a village in Rania Sub-district, Khunti district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 374992 and 1,301 people in 274 households.
Village Code374992
Population1,301
Households274
Area594 hectares
Detailed village profile
Balankel at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,301 people, 594 hectares of reported area and Khunti as the nearest town reference for Balankel, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Balankel falls under Rania Sub-district in Khunti district, Jharkhand.
- The Census village code is 374992.
- The record lists 1,301 people living in 274 households.
- The reported village area is 594 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Khunti.
- 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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- 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
- Balankel
- Census Village Code
- 374992
- State
- Jharkhand
- State Census Code
- 20
- District
- Khunti
- District Census Code
- 365
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Rania
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02702
- CD Block
- Rania
- Gram Panchayat
- Jaipur
- Households
- 274
- Population
- 1,301
- Male Population
- 661
- Female Population
- 640
- Sex Ratio
- 968.23
- Area
- 594 hectares
- Area
- 5.94 sq km
- 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
219.02 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.75 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
7.38%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
68.79%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Balankel in the official administrative record. Census village code 374992, Jaipur Gram Panchayat and Rania CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 20
- District Census Code
- 365
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02702
- Village Census Code
- 374992
- CD Block Code
- 0208
- CD Block Name
- Rania
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Jaipur
Location and Distance
Khunti is the nearest town listed for Balankel, about 48 km away. Khunti is listed as the district headquarters at about 48 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Rania
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 3.5 km
- District Headquarter
- Khunti
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 48 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Khunti
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 48 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 594 hectares
- Area
- 5.94 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,301 people in 274 households, with 661 male residents and 640 female residents. The average household size is 4.75, and SC share is 7.38% and ST share is 68.79% for Balankel. Population density works out to about 219.02 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 274
- Total Population
- 1,301
- Male Population
- 661
- Female Population
- 640
- Sex Ratio
- 968.23
- Average Household Size
- 4.75
- SC Population
- 96
- SC Male Population
- 53
- SC Female Population
- 43
- SC Population Share
- 7.38
- ST Population
- 895
- ST Male Population
- 449
- ST Female Population
- 446
- ST Population Share
- 68.79
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Balankel list 1 government primary 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Balankel include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 3.1 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Balankel include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Balankel include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Balankel show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 276.76 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Rice
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 50.68 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 35.0
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 15.1 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 188.95 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 24.41 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 276.76
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
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Which district is Balankel village in?
Balankel village is in Khunti district.
Which state is Balankel village in?
Balankel village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Balankel under?
Balankel comes under Rania Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Balankel?
The Census village code of Balankel is 374992.
Which Gram Panchayat is Balankel under?
Balankel is listed under JAIPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Rania.
What is the population of Balankel village?
The village record lists 1,301 people and 274 households for Balankel.
How many households are in Balankel village?
The village record lists 274 households for Balankel.
What is the male and female population of Balankel?
The record lists 661 male residents and 640 female residents for Balankel.
What is the sex ratio of Balankel village?
The sex ratio of Balankel is 968.23 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Balankel village?
The reported geographical area of Balankel is 594 hectares.
What is the population density of Balankel village?
The approximate population density of Balankel is 219.02 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Balankel?
The nearest town listed for Balankel is Khunti, about 48 km away.
How far is Balankel from the district headquarters?
Balankel is about 48 km from Khunti, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Balankel from the sub-district headquarters?
Balankel is about 3.5 km from Rania, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Balankel?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Balankel.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Balankel?
For Balankel, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 276.76 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Balankel.