Where is Bala Chauki village located?
Bala Chauki is in Shahkund Block of Bhagalpur district in Bihar, India.
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Bala Chauki Village
Bala Chauki is an inhabited village in Shahkund Block of Bhagalpur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 239731, the Census 2011 record lists 332 people in 60 households and the reported area is 26 hectares. The local references include Makandpur Gram Panchayat, Shahkund CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sultanganj at about 16 km.
Bala Chauki is a village in Shahkund Block, Bhagalpur district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 239731 and 332 people in 60 households.
Village Code239731
Population332
Households60
Area26 hectares
Nearest TownSultanganj
Detailed village profile
Bala Chauki at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 332 people, 26 hectares of reported area and Sultanganj as the nearest town reference for Bala Chauki, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Bala Chauki falls under Shahkund Block in Bhagalpur district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 239731.
- The record lists 332 people living in 60 households.
- The reported village area is 26 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Sultanganj.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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
- Bala Chauki
- Census Village Code
- 239731
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Bhagalpur
- District Census Code
- 224
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Shahkund
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01341
- CD Block
- Shahkund
- Gram Panchayat
- Makandpur
- Households
- 60
- Population
- 332
- Male Population
- 179
- Female Population
- 153
- Sex Ratio
- 854.75
- Area
- 26 hectares
- Area
- 0.26 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Sultanganj
- Nearest Town Distance
- 16 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 813108
- 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
1,276.92 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.53 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
28.4%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Bala Chauki in the official administrative record. Census village code 239731, Makandpur Gram Panchayat and Shahkund CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 224
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01341
- Village Census Code
- 239731
- CD Block Code
- 0329
- CD Block Name
- Shahkund
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Makandpur
Location and Distance
Sultanganj is the nearest town listed for Bala Chauki, about 16 km away. Bhagalpur is listed as the district headquarters at about 25 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Shahkund
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 8 km
- District Headquarter
- Bhagalpur
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 25 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Sultanganj
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 16 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Sultanganj
- Distance within State/UT
- 16 km
- Nearest Town
- Sultanganj
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 16 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 26 hectares
- Area
- 0.26 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 332 people in 60 households, with 179 male residents and 153 female residents. The average household size is 5.53, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Bala Chauki. Population density works out to about 1,276.92 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 60
- Total Population
- 332
- Male Population
- 179
- Female Population
- 153
- Sex Ratio
- 854.75
- Average Household Size
- 5.53
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bala Chauki 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
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Closed Drainage
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 3.76 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Bala Chauki include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Bala Chauki is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 6 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
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Bala Chauki show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 18.33 hectares and irrigated land is 5.21 hectares (28.4% 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
- 1.74
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 5.93 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 18.33
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 13.12 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 5.21
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 1.45 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- 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 Bala Chauki
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
- 5–10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CRM | 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 | CRM | 813108 | Bhagalpur | Shahkund | Kasba Kherhi | Shahkund Shahkund, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813108 |
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 Bala Chauki village in?
Bala Chauki village is in Bhagalpur district.
Which state is Bala Chauki village in?
Bala Chauki village is in Bihar.
Which block is Bala Chauki under?
Bala Chauki comes under Shahkund Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Bala Chauki?
The Census village code of Bala Chauki is 239731.
Which Gram Panchayat is Bala Chauki under?
Bala Chauki is listed under Makandpur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Shahkund.
What is the population of Bala Chauki village?
The village record lists 332 people and 60 households for Bala Chauki.
How many households are in Bala Chauki village?
The village record lists 60 households for Bala Chauki.
What is the male and female population of Bala Chauki?
The record lists 179 male residents and 153 female residents for Bala Chauki.
What is the sex ratio of Bala Chauki village?
The sex ratio of Bala Chauki is 854.75 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Bala Chauki village?
The reported geographical area of Bala Chauki is 26 hectares.
What is the population density of Bala Chauki village?
The approximate population density of Bala Chauki is 1,276.92 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Bala Chauki?
The nearest town listed for Bala Chauki is Sultanganj, about 16 km away.
How far is Bala Chauki from the district headquarters?
Bala Chauki is about 25 km from Bhagalpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Bala Chauki from the sub-district headquarters?
Bala Chauki is about 8 km from Shahkund, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Bala Chauki?
For Bala Chauki, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 18.33 hectares and irrigated land is 5.21 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bala Chauki?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bala Chauki. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Bala Chauki.