Where is Balakot village located?
Balakot is in Pithoragarh Sub-district of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand, India.
Indian Village Directory
Balakot Village
Balakot is an inhabited village in Pithoragarh Sub-district of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 050302, the Census 2011 record lists 662 people in 163 households and the reported area is 150.78 hectares. The local references include Balakot Gram Panchayat, Pithoragarh CD Block and the nearest town reference is Pithoragarh at about 6 km.
Balakot is a village in Pithoragarh Sub-district, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 050302 and 662 people in 163 households.
Village Code050302
Population662
Households163
Area150.78 hectares
Nearest TownPithoragarh
Detailed village profile
Balakot at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 662 people, 150.78 hectares of reported area and Pithoragarh as the nearest town reference for Balakot, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
State
Uttarakhand
District
Pithoragarh
Sub-district
Pithoragarh
CD Block
Pithoragarh
Gram Panchayat
BALAKOT
- Balakot falls under Pithoragarh Sub-district in Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand.
- The Census village code is 050302.
- The record lists 662 people living in 163 households.
- The reported village area is 150.78 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Pithoragarh.
- 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
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- 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
- Balakot
- Census Village Code
- 050302
- State
- Uttarakhand
- State Census Code
- 05
- District
- Pithoragarh
- District Census Code
- 062
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Pithoragarh
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00320
- CD Block
- Pithoragarh
- Gram Panchayat
- Balakot
- Households
- 163
- Population
- 662
- Male Population
- 338
- Female Population
- 324
- Sex Ratio
- 958.58
- Area
- 150.78 hectares
- Area
- 1.51 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Pithoragarh
- Nearest Town Distance
- 6 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 262530
- 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
439.05 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.06 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
39.12%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
9.4%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Balakot in the official administrative record. Census village code 050302, Balakot Gram Panchayat and Pithoragarh CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 05
- District Census Code
- 062
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00320
- Village Census Code
- 050302
- CD Block Code
- 0055
- CD Block Name
- Pithoragarh
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Balakot
Location and Distance
Pithoragarh is the nearest town listed for Balakot, about 6 km away. Pithoragarh is listed as the district headquarters at about 6 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Pithoragarh
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 6 km
- District Headquarter
- Pithoragarh
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 6 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Pithoragarh
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 6 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Dehradun
- Distance within State/UT
- 545 km
- Nearest Town
- Pithoragarh
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 6 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 150.78 hectares
- Area
- 1.51 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 662 people in 163 households, with 338 male residents and 324 female residents. The average household size is 4.06, and SC share is 39.12% and ST share is 0% for Balakot. Population density works out to about 439.05 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 163
- Total Population
- 662
- Male Population
- 338
- Female Population
- 324
- Sex Ratio
- 958.58
- Average Household Size
- 4.06
- SC Population
- 259
- SC Male Population
- 130
- SC Female Population
- 129
- SC Population Share
- 39.12
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Balakot list 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
- Government Senior Secondary School
- Available
- Government Senior Secondary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Balakot include treated tap water and river or canal 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
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 51.15 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Balakot include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. 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
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Balakot 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.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Balakot is reported as 22 hours per day in summer and 22 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
- 22 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 22 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Balakot show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Paddy and Ragi, net sown area is 66.16 hectares and irrigated land is 6.23 hectares (9.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Wheat
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Ragi
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 22.97 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 6.19
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 0.05 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 4.26 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 66.16
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 59.93 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 6.23
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 6.23 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 Balakot
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
- 3
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- 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 | 1 | 33% |
| CRM | 2 | 67% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 2 | 67% |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 1 | 33% |
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 | ATM | 262530 | Pithoragarh | Pithoragarh | Pithoragarh (Npp) | Tanakpur Road Aicholi, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 262530 |
| Indian Overseas Bank | CRM | 262530 | Pithoragarh | Pithoragarh | Aicholi(anshik) | Tanakpur Road, Chandra Bhag, Hotel Plaza, Aicholi, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 262530 |
| State Bank of India | CRM | 262530 | Pithoragarh | Pithoragarh | Pithoragarh (Npp) | Tanakpur Road Aicholi, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 262530 |
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 Balakot village in?
Balakot village is in Pithoragarh district.
Which state is Balakot village in?
Balakot village is in Uttarakhand.
Which sub-district is Balakot under?
Balakot comes under Pithoragarh Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Balakot?
The Census village code of Balakot is 050302.
Which Gram Panchayat is Balakot under?
Balakot is listed under BALAKOT Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Pithoragarh.
What is the population of Balakot village?
The village record lists 662 people and 163 households for Balakot.
How many households are in Balakot village?
The village record lists 163 households for Balakot.
What is the male and female population of Balakot?
The record lists 338 male residents and 324 female residents for Balakot.
What is the sex ratio of Balakot village?
The sex ratio of Balakot is 958.58 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Balakot village?
The reported geographical area of Balakot is 150.78 hectares.
What is the population density of Balakot village?
The approximate population density of Balakot is 439.05 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Balakot?
The nearest town listed for Balakot is Pithoragarh, about 6 km away.
How far is Balakot from the district headquarters?
Balakot is about 6 km from Pithoragarh, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Balakot from the sub-district headquarters?
Balakot is about 6 km from Pithoragarh, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Balakot?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Balakot.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Balakot?
For Balakot, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Paddy and Ragi, net sown area is 66.16 hectares and irrigated land is 6.23 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Balakot?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Balakot. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.