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Form N-1A Cover
Jul. 31, 2025
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Document Type 497
Amendment Flag false
Registrant Name GEORGE PUTNAM BALANCED FUND
Entity Central Index Key 0000081259
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Jul. 31, 2025
Prospectus Date Dec. 01, 2025