Indian Village Directory

Balan (131) Village

Balan (131) is an inhabited village in Patiala Sub-district of Patiala district, Punjab. Its Census village code is 036802, the Census 2011 record lists 842 people in 148 households and the reported area is 198 hectares. The local references include Balan Gram Panchayat, Sanaur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sanaur.

In short:

Balan (131) is a village in Patiala Sub-district, Patiala district, Punjab, India. The available record shows Census village code 036802 and 842 people in 148 households.

Village Code036802
Population842
Households148
Area198 hectares
Nearest TownSanaur

Detailed village profile

Balan (131) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 842 people, 198 hectares of reported area and Sanaur as the nearest town reference for Balan (131), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Punjab
District Patiala
Sub-district Patiala
CD Block Sanaur
Gram Panchayat BALAN
  • Balan (131) falls under Patiala Sub-district in Patiala district, Punjab.
  • The Census village code is 036802.
  • The record lists 842 people living in 148 households.
  • The reported village area is 198 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sanaur.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Balan (131)
Census Village Code
036802
State
Punjab
State Census Code
03
District
Patiala
District Census Code
048
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Patiala
Sub-district Census Code
00253
CD Block
Sanaur
Gram Panchayat
Balan
Households
148
Population
842
Male Population
450
Female Population
392
Sex Ratio
871.11
Area
198 hectares
Area
1.98 sq km
Nearest Town
Sanaur
Nearest Town Distance
b km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
147001
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 425.25 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.69 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 11.64% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 100% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Balan (131) in the official administrative record. Census village code 036802, Balan Gram Panchayat and Sanaur CD Block.

State Census Code
03
District Census Code
048
Sub-district Census Code
00253
Village Census Code
036802
CD Block Code
0102
Gram Panchayat Code
0330
CD Block Name
Sanaur
Gram Panchayat Name
Balan

Location and Distance

Sanaur is the nearest town listed for Balan (131). Patiala is listed as the district headquarters at about 16 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Patiala
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
16 km
District Headquarter
Patiala
Distance from District Headquarter
16 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sanaur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
6 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Punjab
Nearest Town
Sanaur
Distance from Nearest Town
b km
Total Geographical Area
198 hectares
Area
1.98 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 842 people in 148 households, with 450 male residents and 392 female residents. The average household size is 5.69, and SC share is 11.64% and ST share is 0% for Balan (131). Population density works out to about 425.25 people per sq km.

Total Households
148
Total Population
842
Male Population
450
Female Population
392
Sex Ratio
871.11
Average Household Size
5.69
SC Population
98
SC Male Population
51
SC Female Population
47
SC Population Share
11.64
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Balan (131) 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 Balan (131) include hand pump water and treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
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
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Community Waste Disposal System After House To House Collection
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
184 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Balan (131) include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
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 Balan (131) include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Balan (131) is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 13 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
13 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Balan (131) show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, Paddy and Wheat, net sown area is 184 hectares and irrigated land is 184 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Agricultural Commodities Second
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Third
Wheat
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
14.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
184.0
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
184.0

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Balan (131)

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
242
Banks in Matched Records
34
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 summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 170 70%
CRM 68 28%
CDM 3 1.2%
Electronic Kiosk 1 0.4%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 99 41%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 34 14%
Punjab National Bank 25 10%
ICICI Bank Limited 13 5.4%
Punjab and Sind Bank 9 3.7%

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 147001 Patiala Patiala Patiala (M Corp. + Og) Patiala, Punjab 2488/2, Bartan Bazar, Near Qila Bazar, Patiala, Punjab, 147001
Bandhan Bank Limited ATM 147001 Patiala Patiala Patiala (M Corp. + Og) Ground Floor, Sco 11, Chotti Bara Dari Ground Floor, Sco 11, Chotti Bara Dari Ground Floor, Sco 11, Chotti Bara Dari, P…
Bank of Baroda ATM 147001 Patiala Patiala Patiala (M Corp. + Og) Near Bharat Sanitary Store, Patiala Sco 128, Chotti Baradari, Patiala, Punjab, 147001
Bank of India ATM 147001 Patiala Patiala Patiala (M Corp. + Og) 25, 26, New Grain Mkt;sirhind Rd;patiala-147001, Patiala Tq, Patiala, Punjab, 147001
Canara Bank ATM 147001 Patiala Patiala Patiala (M Corp. + Og) Sirhind Road Shop No.36-37, Kissan Market Sirhind Road, Patiala, Patiala, Punjab, 147001
Capital Small Finance Bank Limited ATM 147001 Patiala Patiala Patiala (M Corp. + Og) Rajbaha Road Executive Tower, 5-C Patiala, Patiala, Punjab, 147001
Central Bank of India ATM 147001 Patiala Patiala Patiala (M Corp. + Og) Near Hotel Narain Continental Sco 141-A, Choti Baradari Patiala, Patiala, Punjab, 147001
Canara Bank ATM 147001 Patiala Patiala Patiala (M Corp. + Og) Sst Nagar Scf 2, Sst Nagar, Patiala, Punjab, 147001

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 Balan (131) village located?

Balan (131) is in Patiala Sub-district of Patiala district in Punjab, India.

Which district is Balan (131) village in?

Balan (131) village is in Patiala district.

Which state is Balan (131) village in?

Balan (131) village is in Punjab.

Which sub-district is Balan (131) under?

Balan (131) comes under Patiala Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Balan (131)?

The Census village code of Balan (131) is 036802.

Which Gram Panchayat is Balan (131) under?

Balan (131) is listed under BALAN Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sanaur.

What is the population of Balan (131) village?

The village record lists 842 people and 148 households for Balan (131).

How many households are in Balan (131) village?

The village record lists 148 households for Balan (131).

What is the male and female population of Balan (131)?

The record lists 450 male residents and 392 female residents for Balan (131).

What is the sex ratio of Balan (131) village?

The sex ratio of Balan (131) is 871.11 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Balan (131) village?

The reported geographical area of Balan (131) is 198 hectares.

What is the population density of Balan (131) village?

The approximate population density of Balan (131) is 425.25 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Balan (131)?

The nearest town listed for Balan (131) is Sanaur, about b km away.

How far is Balan (131) from the district headquarters?

Balan (131) is about 16 km from Patiala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Balan (131) from the sub-district headquarters?

Balan (131) is about 16 km from Patiala, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Balan (131)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Balan (131).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Balan (131)?

For Balan (131), reported agricultural commodities include Rice, Paddy and Wheat, net sown area is 184 hectares and irrigated land is 184 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Balan (131)?

The page shows 242 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Balan (131). These records include 34 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.