Indian Village Directory

Balsota Village

Balsota is an inhabited village in Bhandra Sub-district of Lohardaga district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 363188, the Census 2011 record lists 799 people in 143 households and the reported area is 230 hectares. The local references include Bhaunro Gram Panchayat, Bhandra CD Block and the nearest town reference is Lohardaga at about 22 km.

Open full page

Quick answer: Balsota is a village in Bhandra Sub-district, Lohardaga district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 363188 and 799 people in 143 households.
Village Code363188
Population799
Households143
Area230 hectares
Nearest TownLohardaga

Key Village Facts

Village
Balsota
Census Village Code
363188
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Lohardaga
District Census Code
356
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bhandra
Sub-district Census Code
02603
CD Block
Bhandra
Gram Panchayat
Bhaunro
Households
143
Population
799
Male Population
411
Female Population
388
Sex Ratio
944.04
Area
230 hectares
Area
2.3 sq km
Nearest Town
Lohardaga
Nearest Town Distance
22 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
835302
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Balsota at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 799 people, 230 hectares of reported area and Lohardaga as the nearest town reference for Balsota, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictLohardaga
Sub-districtBhandra
CD BlockBhandra
Gram PanchayatBHAUNRO
  • Balsota falls under Bhandra Sub-district in Lohardaga district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 363188.
  • The record lists 799 people living in 143 households.
  • The reported village area is 230 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Lohardaga.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

Before You Use This Data

Vill keeps source limitations visible so the page is useful without overstating certainty.

  • Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
  • The PIN code shown on this page comes from the village record. Please verify it with India Post before using it for postal, legal, banking or official address work.

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 Density347.39 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.59 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share52.57%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share14.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Balsota in the official administrative record. Census village code 363188, Bhaunro Gram Panchayat and Bhandra CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
356
Sub-district Census Code
02603
Village Census Code
363188
CD Block Code
0109
Gram Panchayat Code
003
CD Block Name
Bhandra
Gram Panchayat Name
Bhaunro

Location and Distance

Lohardaga is the nearest town listed for Balsota, about 22 km away. Lohardaga is listed as the district headquarters at about 22 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bhandra
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Lohardaga
Distance from District Headquarter
22 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Lohardaga
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
22 km
Nearest Town
Lohardaga
Distance from Nearest Town
22 km
Total Geographical Area
230 hectares
Area
2.3 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 799 people in 143 households, with 411 male residents and 388 female residents. The average household size is 5.59, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 52.57% for Balsota. Population density works out to about 347.39 people per sq km.

Total Households
143
Total Population
799
Male Population
411
Female Population
388
Sex Ratio
944.04
Average Household Size
5.59
ST Population
420
ST Male Population
214
ST Female Population
206
ST Population Share
52.57
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Balsota 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
3
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 Balsota. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
TB Clinic Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Hospital Allopathic Count
1
Hospital Allopathic Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Hospital Allopathic Doctors In Position Count
1
Hospital Allopathic Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Hospital Alternative Medicine Count
1
Hospital Alternative Medicine Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Hospital Alternative Medicine Doctors In Position Count
1
Dispensary Count
1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Doctors In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Mobile Health Clinic Count
1
Mobile Health Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Mobile Health Clinic Doctors In Position Count
1
Mobile Health Clinic Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Mobile Health Clinic Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Balsota include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
11.97 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
12.95 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Balsota include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Sub Post Office
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 Balsota 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
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Balsota show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 126.53 hectares and irrigated land is 17.8 hectares (14.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
5.97
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
5.32 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
4.04 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
68.2 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
7.97 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
126.53
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
124.06 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
17.8
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
4.85 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
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.

Open the full page for map preview controls, or use the map links below for a general location check.

Open in OpenStreetMapSearch on Google MapsSearch on OpenStreetMap

Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Balsota

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
26
Banks in Matched Records
12
Matched PINs
1

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

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 18 69%
CRM 8 31%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 7 27%
Bank of India 4 15%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 3 12%
Axis Bank Limited 2 7.7%
Bank of Baroda 2 7.7%

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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 835302 Lohardagga Lohardaga Lohardaga (Nagar Parishad) Lohardaga, Jharkhand 835302 Khata No.137, Plot No.1232, Thana No. 221, Block More, Lohardagga, Jharkhand, 835302
Bank of Baroda ATM 835302 Lohardagga Lohardaga Lohardaga (Nagar Parishad) Gudri Bazar Bank of Baroda, Thakur Bari Complex, Lohardagga, Jharkhand, 835302
Bank of India ATM 835302 Lohardagga Lohardaga Lohardaga (Nagar Parishad) Dist-Lohardagga Jh Near Boi Branch, Upper Bazaar, Main Road, Near Bank of India Branch, Lohardagga, Jharkhand, 835302
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 835302 Lohardagga Lohardaga Lohardaga (Nagar Parishad) Lohardaga Palmerganj Chowk, Lohardagga, Jharkhand, 835302
Canara Bank ATM 835302 Lohardagga Lohardaga Lohardaga (Nagar Parishad) New Main Road, Near Kasturaba School Plot No 541 J D Tower Lohardaga, Lohardagga, Jharkhand, 835302
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 835302 Lohardagga Lohardaga Lohardaga (Nagar Parishad) 0 Trendz Mobile Shop Court Road Maina Bagicha Ward No.8, Khata No.155, Plot No.254 Lohardaga Jharkhand-835302, Lohardag…
Bank of India ATM 835302 Lohardagga Lohardaga Lohardaga (Nagar Parishad) Main Road, Lohardaga, Dist. Lohardaga, Jharkhand - 835302, Lohardagga, Jharkhand, 000000
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 835302 Lohardagga Lohardaga Lohardaga (Nagar Parishad) Madhusudan Lal Agarwal Mahila Collage Purana Sukh Bazar Opp-Madhusudan Lal Agarwal Mahila Collage Barwatoli, P. O+p.s +…

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 Balsota village located?

Balsota is in Bhandra Sub-district of Lohardaga district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Balsota village in?

Balsota village is in Lohardaga district.

Which state is Balsota village in?

Balsota village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Balsota under?

Balsota comes under Bhandra Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Balsota?

The Census village code of Balsota is 363188.

Which Gram Panchayat is Balsota under?

Balsota is listed under BHAUNRO Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bhandra.

What is the population of Balsota village?

The village record lists 799 people and 143 households for Balsota.

How many households are in Balsota village?

The village record lists 143 households for Balsota.

What is the male and female population of Balsota?

The record lists 411 male residents and 388 female residents for Balsota.

What is the sex ratio of Balsota village?

The sex ratio of Balsota is 944.04 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Balsota village?

The reported geographical area of Balsota is 230 hectares.

What is the population density of Balsota village?

The approximate population density of Balsota is 347.39 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Balsota?

The nearest town listed for Balsota is Lohardaga, about 22 km away.

How far is Balsota from the district headquarters?

Balsota is about 22 km from Lohardaga, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Balsota from the sub-district headquarters?

Balsota is about 5 km from Bhandra, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Balsota?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Balsota.

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

For Balsota, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 126.53 hectares and irrigated land is 17.8 hectares.

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

The page shows 26 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Balsota. These records include 12 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.