Balal — Vellarikkundu, Kasaragod, Kerala

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

LETHA A

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LGD code: 627145
Pincode: 671533
Population: 9,936
Households: 2,415
Literacy rate: 79%
Sex ratio: 1034 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 3,946

Key facts — Balal

LGD code: 627145
Pincode: 671533
Population (Census 2011): 9,936
Population (projected 2026): 11,715
Households: 2,415
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1034
Literacy rate: 79.0%
Coordinates: 12.39994°N, 75.28003°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Kasaragod
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Trikaripur
Member of Parliament: Rajmohan Unnithan
Member of Legislative Assembly: M Rajagopalan
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: LETHA A
Block / Mandal: Vellarikkundu
Nearest post office: balal branch post office (1.2 km)

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 Kasaragod district level

Then & Now

Balal — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

9,936

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

11,715

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

2,415

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

2,847

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: 9,936Census 2011
Households: 2,415Census 2011
Literacy rate: 79.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1034 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 11,7152026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2,8472026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 2,74,09,123ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 984NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 95.9%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 98.9%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 98.0%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 35.4%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 51.8%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Kasaragod district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,162PMAY-G · 34,162 of 2,32,916 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kasaragod district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 37,207Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kasaragod 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Notable places in Balal

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

7 places mapped

Shop· 2
Veterinary· 2
Hospital· 1
Post office· 1
Temple· 1

Religion

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Temple · hindu
Balal Sree Bagavathi Temple
📍 811 m awayOSM
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Healthcare

Hospital
Primary Health Centre, Vellarikund
📍 3.5 km awayOSM
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Veterinary
Balal Veterinary Office
📍 1.4 km awayOSM
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Veterinary
veterinary hospital balal
📍 1.4 km awayOSM
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Civic

Post office
balal branch post office
📍 1.2 km awayOSM
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Commerce

Shop · yes
Pathikara Ration Shop
📍 4.2 km awayOSM
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Shop · convenience
Ration Shop
📍 2.7 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Balal?

The pincode of Balal, Vellarikkundu mandal, Kasaragod district, Kerala is 671533.

In which district is Balal located?

Balal is a village in Vellarikkundu mandal of Kasaragod district, Kerala, India.

What is the population of Balal as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Balal village has a population of 9,936 across 2,415 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Balal?

The current sarpanch of Balal gram panchayat is LETHA A.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balal in?

Balal falls under the Kasaragod Lok Sabha constituency (PC #1) of Kerala.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Balal in?

Balal falls under the Trikaripur assembly constituency (AC #5) of Kerala.

What is the literacy rate in Balal?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Balal village is 79.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Balal?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Balal village is 1034 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Balal?

The nearest health facility to Balal is Primary Health Centre, Vellarikund (~3.5 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Balal?

12 schemes currently match residents of Balal, including Karunya Benevolent Fund, Snehapoorvam, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Balal?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Balal village is 627145.

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