Where is Balua village located?
Balua is in Forbesganj Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Balua Village
Balua is an inhabited village in Forbesganj Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 221574, the Census 2011 record lists 1,332 people in 343 households and the reported area is 251 hectares. The local references include Ramai Gram Panchayat, Forbesganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Farbisganj at about 13 km.
Balua is a village in Forbesganj Block, Araria district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 221574 and 1,332 people in 343 households.
Village Code221574
Population1,332
Households343
Area251 hectares
Nearest TownFarbisganj
Detailed village profile
Balua at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,332 people, 251 hectares of reported area and Farbisganj as the nearest town reference for Balua, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Balua falls under Forbesganj Block in Araria district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 221574.
- The record lists 1,332 people living in 343 households.
- The reported village area is 251 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Farbisganj.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Balua
- Census Village Code
- 221574
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Araria
- District Census Code
- 209
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Forbesganj
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01113
- CD Block
- Forbesganj
- Gram Panchayat
- Ramai
- Households
- 343
- Population
- 1,332
- Male Population
- 675
- Female Population
- 657
- Sex Ratio
- 973.33
- Area
- 251 hectares
- Area
- 2.51 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Farbisganj
- Nearest Town Distance
- 13 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
530.68 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
3.88 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
40.62%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
2.7%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
63.7%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Balua in the official administrative record. Census village code 221574, Ramai Gram Panchayat and Forbesganj CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 209
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01113
- Village Census Code
- 221574
- CD Block Code
- 0101
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0017
- CD Block Name
- Forbesganj
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Ramai
Location and Distance
Farbisganj is the nearest town listed for Balua, about 13 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 19 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Forbesganj
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 13 km
- District Headquarter
- Araria
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 19 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Farbisganj
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 13 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Farbisganj
- Distance within State/UT
- 13 km
- Nearest Town
- Farbisganj
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 13 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 251 hectares
- Area
- 2.51 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,332 people in 343 households, with 675 male residents and 657 female residents. The average household size is 3.88, and SC share is 40.62% and ST share is 2.7% for Balua. Population density works out to about 530.68 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 343
- Total Population
- 1,332
- Male Population
- 675
- Female Population
- 657
- Sex Ratio
- 973.33
- Average Household Size
- 3.88
- SC Population
- 541
- SC Male Population
- 283
- SC Female Population
- 258
- SC Population Share
- 40.62
- ST Population
- 36
- ST Male Population
- 23
- ST Female Population
- 13
- ST Population Share
- 2.7
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Balua list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Balua include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Balua include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access, all-weather road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Railway Station
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Balua include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Balua is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 8 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Balua show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 106 hectares and irrigated land is 67.5 hectares (63.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 16.1 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 68.4
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 60.5 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 106.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 38.5 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 67.5
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 26.6 hectares
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 13.5 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 27.4 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Balua
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 39
- Banks in Matched Records
- 15
- Matched PINs
- 6
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 28 | 72% |
| CRM | 11 | 28% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 12 | 31% |
| Bank of Baroda | 5 | 13% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 4 | 10% |
| Punjab National Bank | 3 | 7.7% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 2 | 5.1% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 854318 | Araria | Forbesganj | Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) | Araria- Bihar Shop No-9, Ward No-9, Beside Bhola Pakode Wala, Thana Road, Patel Chowk, P. O+p.s- Forbesganj, Dist.-, Ar… |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854328 | Araria | Forbesganj | Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) | Jogbani Railway Station Jogbani Railway Station, Araria, Bihar, 854328 |
| Bank of India | ATM | 854318 | Araria | Forbesganj | Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) | Forbisganj. Dist Arariya, Bihar Nr Cbi Bank Chhuapatti Forbisganj, Sk Road Chhuapatti, Araria, Bihar, 854318 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | ATM | 854318 | Araria | Forbesganj | Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) | Forbesganj, Dist. - Araria, Bihar Netaji Market, Jogbani Road, Shubash Chowk, Araria, Bihar, 854318 |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 854318 | Araria | Forbesganj | Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) | Subash Chowk, Jogbani Road Netaji Market Forbesganj, Araria, Bihar, 854318 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854334 | Araria | Forbesganj | Rampur | Rampur, P. O. Meryganj, Teh.arraria, 854334 Rampur, P. O. Meryganj, Teh.arraria, 854334, Araria, Bihar, 854334 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854318 | Araria | Forbesganj | Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) | Hospital Rd, Near Jyoti Cinema, Forbesganj, Araria, Bihar, 854318 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854318 | Araria | Forbesganj | Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) | Forbesganj Railway Station Forbesganj Railway St, Araria, Bihar, 854318 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Balua village in?
Balua village is in Araria district.
Which state is Balua village in?
Balua village is in Bihar.
Which block is Balua under?
Balua comes under Forbesganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Balua?
The Census village code of Balua is 221574.
Which Gram Panchayat is Balua under?
Balua is listed under Ramai Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Forbesganj.
What is the population of Balua village?
The village record lists 1,332 people and 343 households for Balua.
How many households are in Balua village?
The village record lists 343 households for Balua.
What is the male and female population of Balua?
The record lists 675 male residents and 657 female residents for Balua.
What is the sex ratio of Balua village?
The sex ratio of Balua is 973.33 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Balua village?
The reported geographical area of Balua is 251 hectares.
What is the population density of Balua village?
The approximate population density of Balua is 530.68 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Balua?
The nearest town listed for Balua is Farbisganj, about 13 km away.
How far is Balua from the district headquarters?
Balua is about 19 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Balua from the sub-district headquarters?
Balua is about 13 km from Forbesganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Balua?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Balua.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Balua?
For Balua, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 106 hectares and irrigated land is 67.5 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Balua?
The page shows 39 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Balua. These records include 15 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.