Where is Balsokra village located?
Balsokra is in Chanho Sub-district of Ranchi district in Jharkhand, India.
Indian Village Directory
Balsokra Village
Balsokra is an inhabited village in Chanho Sub-district of Ranchi district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 374218, the Census 2011 record lists 5,518 people in 936 households and the reported area is 354 hectares. The local references include Pondra Gram Panchayat, Chanho CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ranchi at about 48 km.
Village Code374218
Population5,518
Households936
Area354 hectares
Nearest TownRanchi
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Balsokra
- Census Village Code
- 374218
- State
- Jharkhand
- State Census Code
- 20
- District
- Ranchi
- District Census Code
- 364
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Chanho
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02694
- CD Block
- Chanho
- Gram Panchayat
- Pondra
- Households
- 936
- Population
- 5,518
- Male Population
- 2,848
- Female Population
- 2,670
- Sex Ratio
- 937.5
- Area
- 354 hectares
- Area
- 3.54 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Ranchi
- Nearest Town Distance
- 48 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 835214
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Balsokra at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 5,518 people, 354 hectares of reported area and Ranchi as the nearest town reference for Balsokra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Balsokra falls under Chanho Sub-district in Ranchi district, Jharkhand.
- The Census village code is 374218.
- The record lists 5,518 people living in 936 households.
- The reported village area is 354 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Ranchi.
- 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 Density1,558.76 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.9 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share19.03%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share22.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Balsokra in the official administrative record. Census village code 374218, Pondra Gram Panchayat and Chanho CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 20
- District Census Code
- 364
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02694
- Village Census Code
- 374218
- CD Block Code
- 0200
- CD Block Name
- Chanho
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Pondra
Location and Distance
Ranchi is the nearest town listed for Balsokra, about 48 km away. Ranchi is listed as the district headquarters at about 42 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Chanho
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 6 km
- District Headquarter
- Ranchi
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 42 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Ranchi
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 42 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Jharkhand
- Nearest Town
- Ranchi
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 48 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 354 hectares
- Area
- 3.54 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 5,518 people in 936 households, with 2,848 male residents and 2,670 female residents. The average household size is 5.9, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 19.03% for Balsokra. Population density works out to about 1,558.76 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 936
- Total Population
- 5,518
- Male Population
- 2,848
- Female Population
- 2,670
- Sex Ratio
- 937.5
- Average Household Size
- 5.9
- ST Population
- 1,050
- ST Male Population
- 507
- ST Female Population
- 543
- ST Population Share
- 19.03
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Balsokra 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.
- 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 Balsokra. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Hospital Alternative Medicine Count
- 2
- Hospital Alternative Medicine Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Hospital Alternative Medicine Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Hospital Alternative Medicine Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Hospital Alternative Medicine Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Dispensary Count
- 3
- Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 3
- Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 3
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Balsokra include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Covered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Spring
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 21.63 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 21.6 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Balsokra include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Balsokra 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
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Balsokra show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 138.28 hectares and irrigated land is 31.68 hectares (22.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Rice
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 101.21 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 20.44 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 29.82 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 42.62 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 138.28
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 108.6 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 31.68
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 8.08 hectares
- Waterfall Area In Hectares
- 2 hectares
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
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Balsokra
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
- 1
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CRM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ICICI Bank Limited | 1 | 100% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICICI Bank Limited | CRM | 835214 | Ranchi | Chanho | Tangar | Ps Chanho, Tangar, Bijupara, Ranchi, Jharkhand - 835214 ICICI Bank Ltd, Ground Floor, VILL-Tangar, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 8… |
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 Balsokra village in?
Balsokra village is in Ranchi district.
Which state is Balsokra village in?
Balsokra village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Balsokra under?
Balsokra comes under Chanho Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Balsokra?
The Census village code of Balsokra is 374218.
Which Gram Panchayat is Balsokra under?
Balsokra is listed under PONDRA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Chanho.
What is the population of Balsokra village?
The village record lists 5,518 people and 936 households for Balsokra.
How many households are in Balsokra village?
The village record lists 936 households for Balsokra.
What is the male and female population of Balsokra?
The record lists 2,848 male residents and 2,670 female residents for Balsokra.
What is the sex ratio of Balsokra village?
The sex ratio of Balsokra is 937.5 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Balsokra village?
The reported geographical area of Balsokra is 354 hectares.
What is the population density of Balsokra village?
The approximate population density of Balsokra is 1,558.76 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Balsokra?
The nearest town listed for Balsokra is Ranchi, about 48 km away.
How far is Balsokra from the district headquarters?
Balsokra is about 42 km from Ranchi, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Balsokra from the sub-district headquarters?
Balsokra is about 6 km from Chanho, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Balsokra?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Balsokra.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Balsokra?
For Balsokra, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 138.28 hectares and irrigated land is 31.68 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Balsokra?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Balsokra. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.