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Balu Village Details

Balu is a Village in Palampur Tehsil , Kangra district and Himachal Pradesh State. Balu C.D. Block name is Panchrukhi. Balu village Pin code is 176103. Balu Village Total population is 491 and number of houses are 115. Female Population is 49.1%. Village literacy rate is 79.0% and the Female Literacy rate is 37.1%.

Population

Census Parameter	Census Data
Total Population	491
Total No of Houses	115
Female Population %	49.1 % ( 241)
Total Literacy rate %	79.0 % ( 388)
Female Literacy rate	37.1 % ( 182)
Scheduled Tribes Population %	3.5 % ( 17)
Scheduled Caste Population %	40.3 % ( 198)
Working Population %	26.3 %
Child(0 -6) Population by 2011	50
Girl Child(0 -6) Population % by 2011	48.0 % ( 24)

Location and Administration

Balu is 9 km distance from Sub District HeadQuarter Palampur and it is 40 km distance from District HeadQuarter Dharmsala. Nearest Statutory Town is Palampur in 9 km Distance . Balu Total area is 24.3 hectares, Non-Agricultural area is 4.39 hectares andTotal irrigated area is 22.09 hectares

Education

Govt Primary, Govt Middle and Govt Secondary Schools are available in this Village. Nearest Govt Medical College is in Tanda (kangra). Nearest Govt Senior Secondary School and Private Arts and Science Degree College are in Rajpur. Nearest Private MBA college is in Palampur. Nearest Private Disabled School and Govt ITA College are in Saliana. Nearest Govt Polytechnic College is in Kangra. Nearest Private Pre Primary School is in Gorehr. Nearest Govt Engineering College is in Hamirpur.

Health

Agriculture

Paddy and Pulses are agriculture commodities grow in this village. 24 hours agricultural power supply in summer and 24 hours agricultural power supply in winter is available in this village. Total irrigated area in this village is 22.09 hectares

Drinking-Water and Sanitation

Untreated Tap Water Supply all round the year and in summer available. Hand Pump is other Drinking Water sources.
Open Drainage System Available in this Village. This Village Covered Under Total Sanitation. There is system to Collect garbage on street. Drain water is discharged into sewer plant.

Communication

LandLine available. Mobile Coverage is available. Nearest Internet Centre is in less than 5 km. Nearest Private Courier Facility is in 5 - 10 km.

Transportation

Public Bus service available in this village. Nearest Railway Station is in less than 5 km. Autos Available in this Village.

Nearest National Highway is in 5 - 10 km. Nearest State Highway is in 5 - 10 km. Nearest District Road is in less than 5 km.
Pucca road, Kuccha Road, Macadam Road and Foot Path are other Roads and Transportation within the village.

Commerce

Nearest ATM is in less than 5 km. Nearest Commercial Bank is in less than 5 km. Nearest Cooperative Bank is in less than 5 km. Mandis/Regular Market is available in this village.

Other Amenities

This Village has a Power supply with 24 hour power supply in summer and 24 hour power supply in winter, Anganwadi centre, ASHA, Daily News Paper and Polling station are the other amenities in the village.