Where is Balan village located?
Balan is in Tharali Sub-district of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, India.
Indian Village Directory
Balan Village
Balan is an inhabited village in Tharali Sub-district of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 041776, the Census 2011 record lists 732 people in 137 households and the reported area is 403.18 hectares. The local references include Balan Gram Panchayat, Dewal CD Block and the nearest town reference is Karnaprayag at about 91 km.
Balan is a village in Tharali Sub-district, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 041776 and 732 people in 137 households.
Village Code041776
Population732
Households137
Area403.18 hectares
Nearest TownKarnaprayag
Detailed village profile
Balan at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 732 people, 403.18 hectares of reported area and Karnaprayag as the nearest town reference for Balan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Balan falls under Tharali Sub-district in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
- The Census village code is 041776.
- The record lists 732 people living in 137 households.
- The reported village area is 403.18 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Karnaprayag.
- 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
- Census Village Code
- 041776
- State
- Uttarakhand
- State Census Code
- 05
- District
- Chamoli
- District Census Code
- 057
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Tharali
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00288
- CD Block
- Dewal
- Gram Panchayat
- Balan
- Households
- 137
- Population
- 732
- Male Population
- 348
- Female Population
- 384
- Sex Ratio
- 1,103.45
- Area
- 403.18 hectares
- Area
- 4.03 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Karnaprayag
- Nearest Town Distance
- 91 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 246427
- 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
181.56 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.34 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
38.11%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Balan in the official administrative record. Census village code 041776, Balan Gram Panchayat and Dewal CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 05
- District Census Code
- 057
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00288
- Village Census Code
- 041776
- CD Block Code
- 0014
- CD Block Name
- Dewal
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Balan
Location and Distance
Karnaprayag is the nearest town listed for Balan, about 91 km away. Gopeshwar is listed as the district headquarters at about 145 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Tharali
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 45 km
- District Headquarter
- Gopeshwar
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 145 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Karnaprayag
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 91 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Dehradun
- Distance within State/UT
- 365 km
- Nearest Town
- Karnaprayag
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 91 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 403.18 hectares
- Area
- 4.03 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 732 people in 137 households, with 348 male residents and 384 female residents. The average household size is 5.34, and SC share is 38.11% and ST share is 0% for Balan. Population density works out to about 181.56 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 137
- Total Population
- 732
- Male Population
- 348
- Female Population
- 384
- Sex Ratio
- 1,103.45
- Average Household Size
- 5.34
- SC Population
- 279
- SC Male Population
- 134
- SC Female Population
- 145
- SC Population Share
- 38.11
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Balan 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Balan include treated tap water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake 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
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 21.57 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Balan include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Balan 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 Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Balan is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 8 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
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Balan show that reported agricultural commodities include Ragi, Barley and Woolen Blankets and net sown area is 89.84 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Handicrafts Commodities First
- Woolen Blankets
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Ragi
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Barley
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 44.69 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 3.62
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 10.4 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 227.36 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 5.7 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 89.84
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 89.84 hectares
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.
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Balan
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
- 1
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CRM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | CRM | 246427 | Chamoli | Karnaprayag | Dewal | Uttrakhand Dewal, Teh.karanprayag, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246427 |
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 Balan village in?
Balan village is in Chamoli district.
Which state is Balan village in?
Balan village is in Uttarakhand.
Which sub-district is Balan under?
Balan comes under Tharali Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Balan?
The Census village code of Balan is 041776.
Which Gram Panchayat is Balan under?
Balan is listed under BALAN Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dewal.
What is the population of Balan village?
The village record lists 732 people and 137 households for Balan.
How many households are in Balan village?
The village record lists 137 households for Balan.
What is the male and female population of Balan?
The record lists 348 male residents and 384 female residents for Balan.
What is the sex ratio of Balan village?
The sex ratio of Balan is 1,103.45 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Balan village?
The reported geographical area of Balan is 403.18 hectares.
What is the population density of Balan village?
The approximate population density of Balan is 181.56 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Balan?
The nearest town listed for Balan is Karnaprayag, about 91 km away.
How far is Balan from the district headquarters?
Balan is about 145 km from Gopeshwar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Balan from the sub-district headquarters?
Balan is about 45 km from Tharali, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Balan?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Balan.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Balan?
For Balan, reported agricultural commodities include Ragi, Barley and Woolen Blankets and net sown area is 89.84 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Balan?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Balan. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.