Balutola

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SONELAL HANSDA

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LGD code: 358079
Pincode: 816120
Population: 294
Households: 63
Literacy rate: 34.4%
Sex ratio: 1211 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 162
Distance to district centre: 21 km
Distance to mandal centre: 2 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Balutola compares

By population, Balutola ranks #67 of 228 villages in Mandro mandal.

Literacy rate

34.4%

−3.1% vs mandal average

Balutola: 34.4%
Mandro mandal: 37.5%
Sahebganj district: 42.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,211

+226 vs mandal average

Balutola: 1,211
Mandro mandal: 985

Household size

people per home

4.7

−0.2 vs mandal average

Balutola: 4.7
Mandro mandal: 4.9

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Balutola

LGD code: 358079
Pincode: 816120
Population (Census 2011): 294
Population (projected 2026): 347
Households: 63
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1211
Literacy rate: 34.4%
Coordinates: 25.12751°N, 87.52427°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Rajmahal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Boiro
Member of Parliament: Vijay Hansda
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SONELAL HANSDA
Block / Mandal: Mandro

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Sahebganj district level

Then & Now

Balutola — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

294

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

347

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.5%

Households · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 294Census 2011
Households: 63Census 2011
Literacy rate: 34.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1211 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3472026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 74

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Sahebganj district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Sahebganj district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Sahebganj district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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How to reach Balutola

Mandal centre

Mandro · ≈ 1.6 km

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District centre

Sahebganj · ≈ 21 km

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Nearest town · 12,298 people

Karma · ≈ 4.9 km

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Quick answers

People often ask about Balutola

What is the pincode of Balutola?

The pincode of Balutola, Mandro mandal, Sahebganj district, Jharkhand is 816120.

In which district is Balutola located?

Balutola is a village in Mandro mandal of Sahebganj district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Balutola as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Balutola village has a population of 294 across 63 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Balutola?

The current sarpanch of Balutola gram panchayat is SONELAL HANSDA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balutola in?

Balutola falls under the Rajmahal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #1) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Balutola in?

Balutola falls under the Boiro assembly constituency (AC #2) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Balutola?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Balutola village is 34.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Balutola?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Balutola village is 1211 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Balutola?

12 schemes currently match residents of Balutola, including Mukhyamantri Maiyya Samman Yojana, Mukhyamantri Sarvjan Pension Yojana (Jharkhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Balutola from Sahebganj district centre?

Balutola is approximately 21 km (straight-line) from the centre of Sahebganj district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Balutola?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Balutola village is 358079.

Which is the nearest town to Balutola?

Karma (population 12,298, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 5 km from Balutola in a straight line.

How big is Balutola compared to other villages in Mandro mandal?

Balutola ranks 67 of 228 villages in Mandro mandal by Census 2011 population (294 residents).

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Balutola — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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How to reach Balutola

Latest posts

Jharkhand CM honours 7-year-old swimmer Ishank Singh for record Palk Strait feat

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People often ask about Balutola

What is the pincode of Balutola?

In which district is Balutola located?

What is the population of Balutola as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Balutola?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balutola in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Balutola in?

What is the literacy rate in Balutola?

What is the sex ratio in Balutola?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Balutola?

How far is Balutola from Sahebganj district centre?

What is the LGD code of Balutola?

Which is the nearest town to Balutola?

How big is Balutola compared to other villages in Mandro mandal?

Balutola on the map

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Karma (Karam Parva)

Radha Ashtami

Photo gallery

People often ask about Balutola

What is the pincode of Balutola?

In which district is Balutola located?

What is the population of Balutola as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Balutola?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balutola in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Balutola in?

What is the literacy rate in Balutola?

What is the sex ratio in Balutola?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Balutola?

How far is Balutola from Sahebganj district centre?

What is the LGD code of Balutola?

Which is the nearest town to Balutola?

How big is Balutola compared to other villages in Mandro mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Balutola — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Jharkhand CM honours 7-year-old swimmer Ishank Singh for record Palk Strait feat

19-Year-Old girl dies mysteriously in Jharkhand remand home; NHRC seeks report from Govt

Jharkhand to Build 6,000 Check Dams in Forest Areas to Boost Groundwater Recharge and Wildlife Conservation

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