Balakhali
Balakhali is a revenue village in Bishnupur - I block, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It had a population of 2,180 in 464 households (Census 2011).
2,180 people. 464 homes.
Bishnupur - I block, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal.
Balakhali today
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹3,700Baruipur(Canning) APMC · 23 Oct 2026
- Bitter gourd₹5,800Baruipur(Canning) APMC · 23 Oct 2026
- Brinjal₹4,600Baruipur(Canning) APMC · 23 Oct 2026
Quick panchayat-at-a-glance
Balakhali is a village in Bishnupur - I block, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. At the 2011 Census it had 2,180 people in 464 households, with a literacy rate of 75.1%. It is administered by the Julpia gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 743503.
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Gram panchayat
Balakhali is in the Julpia gram panchayat.
Other villages in Julpia
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Balakhali compares
By population, Balakhali is #36 of 84 inhabited villages in Bishnupur - I block.
| — | Balakhali | Bishnupur - I block | South 24 Parganas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy rate | 75.1% | 77.7% | 75.6% |
| Women per 1,000 men | 922 | 955 | 953 |
| People per household | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.7 |
Census 2011. Area figures add up inhabited villages only; literacy is literates ÷ people aged 7 and above.
Villages sharing PIN 743503
Post office: Balakhali
- Amgachhi · Bishnupur - I
- Rashkhali · Bishnupur - I
- Dakshin Gouripur · Bishnupur - I
- Bagi · Bishnupur - I
- Andharmanik · Bishnupur - I
- Kasthamahal · Bishnupur - I
- Bakeswar · Bishnupur - I
- Kalmikhali · Bishnupur - I
- Keoradanga · Bishnupur - I
All villages with PIN 743503 →
Source: LGD village–pincode mapping.
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
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News near Balakhali
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Government jobs near Balakhali
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Essential services & places near Balakhali
Balakhali isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Bishnupur - I block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices1,080 in South 24 Parganas district
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Hospitals & clinics154 in South 24 Parganas district
Schools & anganwadis38 in South 24 Parganas district
Colleges & universities23 in South 24 Parganas district
Police & fire stations9 in South 24 Parganas district
Revenue & panchayat offices4 in South 24 Parganas district
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Government offices18 in South 24 Parganas district
Temples35 in South 24 Parganas district
Churches1 in South 24 Parganas district
Mosques4 in South 24 Parganas district
Other places of worship16 in South 24 Parganas district
Transport99 in South 24 Parganas district
Agriculture services8 in South 24 Parganas district
Community places81 in South 24 Parganas district
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Electoral profile
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Questions about Balakhali
- Where is Balakhali located?
- Balakhali is a village in Bishnupur - I block of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.
- Which district is Balakhali in?
- Balakhali is in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.
- Which gram panchayat does Balakhali belong to?
- Balakhali comes under the Julpia gram panchayat.
- What is the pincode of Balakhali?
- The pincode of Balakhali, Bishnupur - I, South 24 Parganas is 743503.
- What is the population of Balakhali?
- As per the 2011 Census, Balakhali had a population of 2,180 (1,134 males and 1,046 females).
- How many households are there in Balakhali?
- Balakhali had 464 households at the 2011 Census.
- What is the literacy rate of Balakhali?
- The literacy rate of Balakhali was 75.1% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
- What is the sex ratio of Balakhali?
- Balakhali had 922 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
- What is the LGD code of Balakhali?
- The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Balakhali is 333450 and its Census 2011 village code is 333450.
- Which villages are near Balakhali?
- Other villages in Bishnupur - I block include Abjakhali, Alipore, Amgachhi, Andharmanik, Bagi.
Answers are generated from LGD and Census 2011 records, not written by hand.
Villages in Bishnupur - I block
- Amgachhi
- Rashkhali
- Dakshin Gouripur
- Bagi
- Andharmanik
- Kasthamahal
- Bakeswar
- Kalmikhali
- Keoradanga
- Gandhabaduli
- Khariberia
- Bhandaria
- Panakua
- Alipore
- Doultabad
- Dosatina
- Gangarai
- Chak Balaibag
- Damdamakismat
- Bharu Ramkrishnapur
- Kastikumari
- Julpia
- Salpukuria
- Rajakgohalia
- Nettana
- Saphkhali
- Raghabpur
- Rammakhaler Chak
- Uttar Kazirhat
- Kulerdari
Latest reports up to 23 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Baruipur(Canning) APMC | 3,600 | 3,900 | 3,700 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Bitter gourd · Bitter Gourd | Baruipur(Canning) APMC | 5,500 | 6,000 | 5,800 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Baruipur(Canning) APMC | 4,500 | 4,800 | 4,600 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) · Cucumbar | Baruipur(Canning) APMC | 4,200 | 4,500 | 4,400 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Baruipur(Canning) APMC | 8,500 | 9,000 | 8,700 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Guava · Guava | Baruipur(Canning) APMC | 8,400 | 9,000 | 8,600 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Onion · Red | Baruipur(Canning) APMC | 4,900 | 5,200 | 5,000 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Rice · Common | Baruipur(Canning) APMC | 3,350 | 3,500 | 3,450 | 23 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →