Balsokra

Balsokra is a village in the Ranchi district of Jharkhand, India. It is an agricultural village with a population of around 8000.

Climate

Much like the rest of the region, the average temperature ranges from 42 to 20 °C during summer, and from 25 to 0 °C during winter. Annual rainfall for the region is about 1430 mm (56.34 inches).

Languages

Hindi and Urdu are the languages of Balsokra. There is also an unofficial regional language.

Education

Colleges in Balsokra:

• Chanho College
• Mandar College, Mandar
• Ranchi College, Ranchi

Other schools in Balsokra:

• Urdu Middle School Balsokra - This is Government School. Established in 1897, it is located at the heart of Balsokra and is also known as 'Madarsa'.
• Darul Uloom Qasmia
• Al-Helal Academy - A private school in Balsokra established in 1993. It has been noted for its quality of education and discipline.
• Aqsa Academy - Another private school, it was established in 1998.
• Birsa Munda Memorial Secondary High School
• Jharkhand Public School
• Elegant Public School

Religion

Hinduism is the practiced religion of the region. There are a number of Mosques, or 'Masjid', in the village and surrounding area.

Sports

The people of Balsokra enjoy recreational activities such as cricket, volleyball, badminton, and football.