Where is Balam village located?
Balam is in Almora Sub-district of Almora district in Uttarakhand, India.
Indian Village Directory
Balam Village
Balam is an inhabited village in Almora Sub-district of Almora district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 053054, the Census 2011 record lists 108 people in 18 households and the reported area is 69.24 hectares. The local references include Raigal Gram Panchayat, Hawal Bagh CD Block and the nearest town reference is Almora at about 22 km.
Village Code053054
Population108
Households18
Area69.24 hectares
Nearest TownAlmora
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Balam
- Census Village Code
- 053054
- State
- Uttarakhand
- State Census Code
- 05
- District
- Almora
- District Census Code
- 064
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Almora
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00330
- CD Block
- Hawal Bagh
- Gram Panchayat
- Raigal
- Households
- 18
- Population
- 108
- Male Population
- 51
- Female Population
- 57
- Sex Ratio
- 1,117.65
- Area
- 69.24 hectares
- Area
- 0.69 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Almora
- Nearest Town Distance
- 22 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 263601
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Balam at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 108 people, 69.24 hectares of reported area and Almora as the nearest town reference for Balam, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Balam falls under Almora Sub-district in Almora district, Uttarakhand.
- The Census village code is 053054.
- The record lists 108 people living in 18 households.
- The reported village area is 69.24 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Almora.
- 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 Density155.98 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share25%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Balam in the official administrative record. Census village code 053054, Raigal Gram Panchayat and Hawal Bagh CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 05
- District Census Code
- 064
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00330
- Village Census Code
- 053054
- CD Block Code
- 0068
- CD Block Name
- Hawal Bagh
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Raigal
Location and Distance
Almora is the nearest town listed for Balam, about 22 km away. Almora 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
- Almora
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 22 km
- District Headquarter
- Almora
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 22 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Almora
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 22 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Dehradun
- Distance within State/UT
- 492 km
- Nearest Town
- Almora
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 22 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 69.24 hectares
- Area
- 0.69 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 108 people in 18 households, with 51 male residents and 57 female residents. The average household size is 6, and SC share is 25% and ST share is 0% for Balam. Population density works out to about 155.98 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 18
- Total Population
- 108
- Male Population
- 51
- Female Population
- 57
- Sex Ratio
- 1,117.65
- Average Household Size
- 6.0
- SC Population
- 27
- SC Male Population
- 11
- SC Female Population
- 16
- SC Population Share
- 25
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Balam 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 Balam include 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
- No Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 2.79 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Balam include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Balam is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 18 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
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Balam show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Paddy and Ragi and net sown area is 28.28 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Wheat
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Ragi
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 1.68
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 36.1 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 0.39 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 28.28
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 28.28 hectares
Map and Location
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Balam
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
- 35
- Banks in Matched Records
- 14
- 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 | 26 | 74% |
| CRM | 6 | 17% |
| CDM | 1 | 2.9% |
| E-Lobby | 1 | 2.9% |
| Other | 1 | 2.9% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 14 | 40% |
| Punjab National Bank | 3 | 8.6% |
| ICICI Bank Limited | 3 | 8.6% |
| Canara Bank | 2 | 5.7% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 2 | 5.7% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 263601 | Almora | Almora | Almora (Npp) | Near Hotel Shikhar Bansal Gali, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263601 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | ATM | 263601 | Almora | Almora | Almora (Npp) | Near Milan Chowk, Almora, Dist. - Almora, Uttarakhand Devi Buildings, L R Shah Road, Lala Bazaar, Almora, Uttarakhand… |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 263601 | Almora | Almora | Almora (Npp) | 0 1 Fl, Main Mall Rd, Nr.bhadreshwar Temple, Almora, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263601 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 263601 | Almora | Almora | Almora (Npp) | Mall Road, Opp Sai Bharav Mandir Jeevan Palace Almora, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263601 |
| Idbi Bank Limited | ATM | 263601 | Almora | Almora | Mall | Almora, Lucknow Idbi Bank Ltd, 50-C, Ground Floor, Gol Market, Gram-Mall, Dugalkhola, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263601 |
| Indian Bank | ATM | 263601 | Almora | Almora | Almora (Npp) | Taxi Stand, Near.govt.girls Inter College Nanda Complex, Almora, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263601 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 263601 | Almora | Almora | Almora (Npp) | Almora Sijwali Complex Near Texi Stand Dharanula Almora Uttarakhand-263601, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263601 |
| Idbi Bank Limited | ATM | 263601 | Almora | Almora | Almora (Npp) | The Mall Hotel Konark Almora, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263601 |
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 Balam village in?
Balam village is in Almora district.
Which state is Balam village in?
Balam village is in Uttarakhand.
Which sub-district is Balam under?
Balam comes under Almora Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Balam?
The Census village code of Balam is 053054.
Which Gram Panchayat is Balam under?
Balam is listed under RAIGAL Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Hawal Bagh.
What is the population of Balam village?
The village record lists 108 people and 18 households for Balam.
How many households are in Balam village?
The village record lists 18 households for Balam.
What is the male and female population of Balam?
The record lists 51 male residents and 57 female residents for Balam.
What is the sex ratio of Balam village?
The sex ratio of Balam is 1,117.65 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Balam village?
The reported geographical area of Balam is 69.24 hectares.
What is the population density of Balam village?
The approximate population density of Balam is 155.98 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Balam?
The nearest town listed for Balam is Almora, about 22 km away.
How far is Balam from the district headquarters?
Balam is about 22 km from Almora, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Balam from the sub-district headquarters?
Balam is about 22 km from Almora, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Balam?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Balam.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Balam?
For Balam, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Paddy and Ragi and net sown area is 28.28 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Balam?
The page shows 35 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Balam. These records include 14 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.