Indian Village Directory

Balua Village

Balua is an inhabited village in Barhampur Block of Buxar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 247983, the Census 2011 record lists 3,193 people in 523 households and the reported area is 114 hectares. The local references include Bairia Gram Panchayat, Barhampur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dumraon at about 20 km.

In short:

Balua is a village in Barhampur Block, Buxar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 247983 and 3,193 people in 523 households.

Village Code247983
Population3,193
Households523
Area114 hectares
Nearest TownDumraon

Detailed village profile

Balua at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,193 people, 114 hectares of reported area and Dumraon as the nearest town reference for Balua, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Buxar
Block Barhampur
CD Block Barhampur
Gram Panchayat Bairia
  • Balua falls under Barhampur Block in Buxar district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 247983.
  • The record lists 3,193 people living in 523 households.
  • The reported village area is 114 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Dumraon.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Balua
Census Village Code
247983
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Buxar
District Census Code
232
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Barhampur
Sub-district Census Code
01437
CD Block
Barhampur
Gram Panchayat
Bairia
Households
523
Population
3,193
Male Population
1,579
Female Population
1,614
Sex Ratio
1,022.17
Area
114 hectares
Area
1.14 sq km
Nearest Town
Dumraon
Nearest Town Distance
20 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 2,800.88 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.11 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 19.98% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 5.39% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 100% 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 247983, Bairia Gram Panchayat and Barhampur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
232
Sub-district Census Code
01437
Village Census Code
247983
CD Block Code
0425
Gram Panchayat Code
0002
CD Block Name
Barhampur
Gram Panchayat Name
Bairia

Location and Distance

Dumraon is the nearest town listed for Balua, about 20 km away. Buxar is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Barhampur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Buxar
Distance from District Headquarter
35 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dumraon
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dumraon
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Dumraon
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
114 hectares
Area
1.14 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,193 people in 523 households, with 1,579 male residents and 1,614 female residents. The average household size is 6.11, and SC share is 19.98% and ST share is 5.39% for Balua. Population density works out to about 2,800.88 people per sq km.

Total Households
523
Total Population
3,193
Male Population
1,579
Female Population
1,614
Sex Ratio
1,022.17
Average Household Size
6.11
SC Population
638
SC Male Population
333
SC Female Population
305
SC Population Share
19.98
ST Population
172
ST Male Population
90
ST Female Population
82
ST Population Share
5.39
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

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Balua. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal 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
90 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Balua include mobile phone coverage 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
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District 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, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Balua is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 5 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
5 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Balua show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 90 hectares and irrigated land is 90 hectares (100% 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
24.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
90.0
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
90.0

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
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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Bank 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
5
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
2

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

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
State Bank of India 3 60%
Bank of India 1 20%
Canara Bank 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
Bank of India ATM 802112 Buxar Barhampur Barhampur Shiv Mandir Road Gauri Shyam Sadan, Plot No. 2728 Barhampur, Buxar, Bihar, 802112
Canara Bank ATM 132027 Buxar Barhampur Kaithi Kaithan Bus Stand Road, Buxar, Bihar, 132027
State Bank of India ATM 802112 Buxar Barhampur Barhampur Laxmi Medical Hall, Brahampur Chaurashta, Barhampur Laxmi Medical Hall, Brahampur Chaurashta, Barhampur, Buxar, Bihar…
State Bank of India ATM 802112 Buxar Barhampur Barhampur Brahampur Market Opp Ram Baug Opp Sai Market Brahampur Market Opp Ram Baug Opp Sai Market, Buxar, Bihar, 802112
State Bank of India ATM 802112 Buxar Barhampur Barhampur Brahmpur Brahmpur, Buxar, Bihar, 802112

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 Balua village located?

Balua is in Barhampur Block of Buxar district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Balua village in?

Balua village is in Buxar district.

Which state is Balua village in?

Balua village is in Bihar.

Which block is Balua under?

Balua comes under Barhampur 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 247983.

Which Gram Panchayat is Balua under?

Balua is listed under Bairia Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Barhampur.

What is the population of Balua village?

The village record lists 3,193 people and 523 households for Balua.

How many households are in Balua village?

The village record lists 523 households for Balua.

What is the male and female population of Balua?

The record lists 1,579 male residents and 1,614 female residents for Balua.

What is the sex ratio of Balua village?

The sex ratio of Balua is 1,022.17 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Balua village?

The reported geographical area of Balua is 114 hectares.

What is the population density of Balua village?

The approximate population density of Balua is 2,800.88 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 Dumraon, about 20 km away.

How far is Balua from the district headquarters?

Balua is about 35 km from Buxar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Balua from the sub-district headquarters?

Balua is about 5 km from Barhampur, 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 90 hectares and irrigated land is 90 hectares.

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

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Balua. These records include 3 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.