Where is Balchanda village located?
Balchanda is in Kursakatta Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Balchanda Village
Balchanda is an inhabited village in Kursakatta Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 221910, the Census 2011 record lists 2,895 people in 538 households and the reported area is 308 hectares. The local references include Pahunsi Gram Panchayat, Kursakatta CD Block and the nearest town reference is Forbesganj at about 21 km.
Village Code221910
Population2,895
Households538
Area308 hectares
Nearest TownForbesganj
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Balchanda
- Census Village Code
- 221910
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Araria
- District Census Code
- 209
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Kursakatta
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01117
- CD Block
- Kursakatta
- Gram Panchayat
- Pahunsi
- Households
- 538
- Population
- 2,895
- Male Population
- 1,481
- Female Population
- 1,414
- Sex Ratio
- 954.76
- Area
- 308 hectares
- Area
- 3.08 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Forbesganj
- Nearest Town Distance
- 21 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 854331
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Balchanda at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,895 people, 308 hectares of reported area and Forbesganj as the nearest town reference for Balchanda, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Balchanda falls under Kursakatta Block in Araria district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 221910.
- The record lists 2,895 people living in 538 households.
- The reported village area is 308 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Forbesganj.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density939.94 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.38 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share5.46%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share81.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Balchanda in the official administrative record. Census village code 221910, Pahunsi Gram Panchayat and Kursakatta CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 209
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01117
- Village Census Code
- 221910
- CD Block Code
- 0105
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0004
- CD Block Name
- Kursakatta
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Pahunsi
Location and Distance
Forbesganj is the nearest town listed for Balchanda, about 21 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 44 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Kursakatta
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 9 km
- District Headquarter
- Araria
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 44 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Forbesganj
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 21 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Forbesganj
- Distance within State/UT
- 21 km
- Nearest Town
- Forbesganj
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 21 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 308 hectares
- Area
- 3.08 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,895 people in 538 households, with 1,481 male residents and 1,414 female residents. The average household size is 5.38, and SC share is 5.46% and ST share is 0% for Balchanda. Population density works out to about 939.94 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 538
- Total Population
- 2,895
- Male Population
- 1,481
- Female Population
- 1,414
- Sex Ratio
- 954.76
- Average Household Size
- 5.38
- SC Population
- 158
- SC Male Population
- 76
- SC Female Population
- 82
- SC Population Share
- 5.46
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Balchanda list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle 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
- 2
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Balchanda include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 26.1 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Balchanda include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Balchanda include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Balchanda show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 237.8 hectares and irrigated land is 194.5 hectares (81.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 69.0
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 1.2 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 237.8
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 43.3 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 194.5
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 18.2 hectares
- Waterfall Area In Hectares
- 52.5 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 97.7 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
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Balchanda
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.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- 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
- 1
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 1 | 100% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | ATM | 854331 | Araria | Kursakatta | Kursakatta | Kursakanta Sbi Kursakanta Branch Kursakanta, Araria, Bihar, 854331 |
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 Balchanda village in?
Balchanda village is in Araria district.
Which state is Balchanda village in?
Balchanda village is in Bihar.
Which block is Balchanda under?
Balchanda comes under Kursakatta Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Balchanda?
The Census village code of Balchanda is 221910.
Which Gram Panchayat is Balchanda under?
Balchanda is listed under Pahunsi Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kursakatta.
What is the population of Balchanda village?
The village record lists 2,895 people and 538 households for Balchanda.
How many households are in Balchanda village?
The village record lists 538 households for Balchanda.
What is the male and female population of Balchanda?
The record lists 1,481 male residents and 1,414 female residents for Balchanda.
What is the sex ratio of Balchanda village?
The sex ratio of Balchanda is 954.76 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Balchanda village?
The reported geographical area of Balchanda is 308 hectares.
What is the population density of Balchanda village?
The approximate population density of Balchanda is 939.94 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Balchanda?
The nearest town listed for Balchanda is Forbesganj, about 21 km away.
How far is Balchanda from the district headquarters?
Balchanda is about 44 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Balchanda from the sub-district headquarters?
Balchanda is about 9 km from Kursakatta, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Balchanda?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Balchanda.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Balchanda?
For Balchanda, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 237.8 hectares and irrigated land is 194.5 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Balchanda?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Balchanda. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.