Indian Village Directory

Bhalua Village

Bhalua is an inhabited village in Shambhuganj Block of Banka district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 240457, the Census 2011 record lists 1,145 people in 227 households and the reported area is 117 hectares. The local references include Pawkuri Gram Panchayat, Shambhuganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Banka at about 22 km.

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Quick answer: Bhalua is a village in Shambhuganj Block, Banka district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 240457 and 1,145 people in 227 households.
Village Code240457
Population1,145
Households227
Area117 hectares
Nearest TownBanka

Key Village Facts

Village
Bhalua
Census Village Code
240457
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Banka
District Census Code
225
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Shambhuganj
Sub-district Census Code
01345
CD Block
Shambhuganj
Gram Panchayat
Pawkuri
Households
227
Population
1,145
Male Population
620
Female Population
525
Sex Ratio
846.77
Area
117 hectares
Area
1.17 sq km
Nearest Town
Banka
Nearest Town Distance
22 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
813221
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bhalua at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,145 people, 117 hectares of reported area and Banka as the nearest town reference for Bhalua, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictBanka
CD BlockShambhuganj
Gram PanchayatPAWKURI
  • Bhalua falls under Shambhuganj Block in Banka district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 240457.
  • The record lists 1,145 people living in 227 households.
  • The reported village area is 117 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Banka.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Density978.63 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.04 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share24.1%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share90%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bhalua in the official administrative record. Census village code 240457, Pawkuri Gram Panchayat and Shambhuganj CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
225
Sub-district Census Code
01345
Village Census Code
240457
CD Block Code
0333
Gram Panchayat Code
0007
CD Block Name
Shambhuganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Pawkuri

Location and Distance

Banka is the nearest town listed for Bhalua, about 22 km away. Banka is listed as the district headquarters at about 22 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Shambhuganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Banka
Distance from District Headquarter
22 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Banka
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
22 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Banka
Distance within State/UT
22 km
Nearest Town
Banka
Distance from Nearest Town
22 km
Total Geographical Area
117 hectares
Area
1.17 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,145 people in 227 households, with 620 male residents and 525 female residents. The average household size is 5.04, and SC share is 24.1% and ST share is 0% for Bhalua. Population density works out to about 978.63 people per sq km.

Total Households
227
Total Population
1,145
Male Population
620
Female Population
525
Sex Ratio
846.77
Average Household Size
5.04
SC Population
276
SC Male Population
142
SC Female Population
134
SC Population Share
24.1
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bhalua list 1 government primary school 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
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bhalua include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
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
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
80 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bhalua include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
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 Bhalua include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bhalua show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 100 hectares and irrigated land is 90 hectares (90% 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
17.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
100.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
90.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
10 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 Bhalua

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
5
Banks in Matched Records
5
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 5 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Canara Bank 1 20%
Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited 1 20%
State Bank of India 1 20%
Uco Bank 1 20%
Union Bank of India 1 20%

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Canara Bank ATM 813221 Munger Tarapur Tarapur (Ct) Main Road Arjun Market Tarapur, Munger, Bihar, 813221
Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited ATM 813221 Munger Tarapur Tarapur (Ct) Bihar Aashary Building, Deogarh Road, VILLI- Mohangunj, Tarapur P O, Munger Dist, Munger, Bihar, 813221
State Bank of India ATM 813221 Munger Tarapur Tarapur (Ct) College Road Tarapur, Munger, Bihar, 813221
Uco Bank ATM 813221 Munger Tarapur Tarapur (Ct) Distt Munger, Bihar Sultanganj-Belhar Road Tarapur Post Tarapur, Munger, Bihar, 813221
Union Bank of India ATM 813221 Munger Tarapur Rangaon Rangaon Rangaon, Munger, Bihar, 813221

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

Where is Bhalua village located?

Bhalua is in Shambhuganj Block of Banka district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Bhalua village in?

Bhalua village is in Banka district.

Which state is Bhalua village in?

Bhalua village is in Bihar.

Which block is Bhalua under?

Bhalua comes under Shambhuganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bhalua?

The Census village code of Bhalua is 240457.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bhalua under?

Bhalua is listed under PAWKURI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Shambhuganj.

What is the population of Bhalua village?

The village record lists 1,145 people and 227 households for Bhalua.

How many households are in Bhalua village?

The village record lists 227 households for Bhalua.

What is the male and female population of Bhalua?

The record lists 620 male residents and 525 female residents for Bhalua.

What is the sex ratio of Bhalua village?

The sex ratio of Bhalua is 846.77 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bhalua village?

The reported geographical area of Bhalua is 117 hectares.

What is the population density of Bhalua village?

The approximate population density of Bhalua is 978.63 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bhalua?

The nearest town listed for Bhalua is Banka, about 22 km away.

How far is Bhalua from the district headquarters?

Bhalua is about 22 km from Banka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bhalua from the sub-district headquarters?

Bhalua is about 15 km from Shambhuganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bhalua?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Bhalua.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Bhalua?

For Bhalua, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 100 hectares and irrigated land is 90 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bhalua?

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bhalua. These records include 5 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.