Where is Balachanda village located?
Balachanda is in Selsella Sub-district of West Garo Hills district in Meghalaya, India.
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Balachanda Village
Balachanda is an inhabited village in Selsella Sub-district of West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya. Its Census village code is 272885 and the Census 2011 record lists 933 people in 162 households. The local references include Selsella CD Block and the nearest town reference is Tura at about 61 km.
Balachanda is a village in Selsella Sub-district, West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya, India. The available record shows Census village code 272885 and 933 people in 162 households.
Village Code272885
Population933
Households162
Detailed village profile
Balachanda at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 933 people and Tura as the nearest town reference for Balachanda, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Balachanda falls under Selsella Sub-district in West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya.
- The Census village code is 272885.
- The record lists 933 people living in 162 households.
- Area is listed as 0 and is treated as not reported on this page.
- The nearest town named in the record is Tura.
- 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.
- Area may appear as 0 in the public record. On this website, 0 area is treated as not reported, not as the actual geographical area of the village source data may be incomplete.
- 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 Village Facts
- Village
- Balachanda
- Census Village Code
- 272885
- State
- Meghalaya
- State Census Code
- 17
- District
- West Garo Hills
- District Census Code
- 293
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Selsella
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01962
- CD Block
- Selsella
- Households
- 162
- Population
- 933
- Male Population
- 459
- Female Population
- 474
- Sex Ratio
- 1,032.68
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 794104
- 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.
Average Household Size
5.76 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
98.82%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Balachanda in the official administrative record. Census village code 272885 and Selsella CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 17
- District Census Code
- 293
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01962
- Village Census Code
- 272885
- CD Block Code
- 0001
- CD Block Name
- Selsella
Location and Distance
Tura is the nearest town listed for Balachanda, about 61 km away. Tura is listed as the district headquarters at about 61 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Selsella
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 11 km
- District Headquarter
- Tura
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 61 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Tura
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 61 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Meghalaya
- Distance within State/UT
- 61 km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 933 people in 162 households, with 459 male residents and 474 female residents. The average household size is 5.76, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 98.82% for Balachanda.
- Total Households
- 162
- Total Population
- 933
- Male Population
- 459
- Female Population
- 474
- Sex Ratio
- 1,032.68
- Average Household Size
- 5.76
- ST Population
- 922
- ST Male Population
- 455
- ST Female Population
- 467
- ST Population Share
- 98.82
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Balachanda list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Balachanda include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Covered Well
- Available
- Covered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Covered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- 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
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Balachanda include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Balachanda 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
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Balachanda is reported as 7 hours per day in summer and 7 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
- 7 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 7 hours/day
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Others Functions All Year
- Available
- Others Functions in Summer
- Available
- 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.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Balachanda
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
- 31
- Banks in Matched Records
- 4
- 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 | 5 | 16% |
| CRM | 2 | 6.5% |
| Customer Service Center (CSC) | 24 | 77% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Megalaya Rural Bank | 24 | 77% |
| State Bank of India | 5 | 16% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 1 | 3.2% |
| ICICI Bank Limited | 1 | 3.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 794104 | West Garo Hills | Selsella | Lower Phulbari (Bazar) | Phulbari, Dist. West Garo Hills, Meghalaya - 794104. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Grd. Floor, Dove Tower, Singimari-Phulbari-Agia-Guw… |
| ICICI Bank Limited | CRM | 794104 | West Garo Hills | Selsella | Lower Phulbari (Bazar) | West Garo Hills, Meghalaya - 794104 ICICI Bank Ltd, Lower Phulbari, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya, 794104 |
| Megalaya Rural Bank | Customer Service Center (CSC) | 794104 | West Garo Hills | Selsella | Tebalpara | Tebalpara Tebalpara, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya, 794104 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 794104 | West Garo Hills | Selsella | New Bhaitbari | Meghalaya New Bhaitbari-794104, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya, 794104 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 794104 | West Garo Hills | Selsella | Hallidayganj | Meghalaya Hallydayganj, 794104, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya, 794104 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 794104 | West Garo Hills | Selsella | Dadonggre | Meghalaya West Garo Hills, Dadenggiri, 794104, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya, 794104 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 794104 | West Garo Hills | Selsella | Selsella | Meghalaya Selsella, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya, 794104 |
| State Bank of India | CRM | 794104 | West Garo Hills | Selsella | Lower Phulbari (Bazar) | Meghalaya Phulbari, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya, 794104 |
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 Balachanda village in?
Balachanda village is in West Garo Hills district.
Which state is Balachanda village in?
Balachanda village is in Meghalaya.
Which sub-district is Balachanda under?
Balachanda comes under Selsella Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Balachanda?
The Census village code of Balachanda is 272885.
What is the population of Balachanda village?
The village record lists 933 people and 162 households for Balachanda.
How many households are in Balachanda village?
The village record lists 162 households for Balachanda.
What is the male and female population of Balachanda?
The record lists 459 male residents and 474 female residents for Balachanda.
What is the sex ratio of Balachanda village?
The sex ratio of Balachanda is 1,032.68 females per 1000 males in the available record.
Is the area of Balachanda village reported?
Area appears as 0 for Balachanda, so Vill treats it as not reported rather than as a real land-area value.
What is the nearest town to Balachanda?
The nearest town listed for Balachanda is Tura, about 61 km away.
How far is Balachanda from the district headquarters?
Balachanda is about 61 km from Tura, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Balachanda from the sub-district headquarters?
Balachanda is about 11 km from Selsella, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Balachanda?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Balachanda.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Balachanda?
The page shows 31 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Balachanda. These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Balachanda.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks drinking water facilities as available in Balachanda.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Balachanda.